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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lucius tells Edward in Chapter 23, "In the doll business, we have a saying" (171). What is the saying?

2. What instrument does Bryce play when he comes to get Edward at night in Chapter 16?

3. On what month with Edward does Sarah Ruth stop eating in Chapter 19?

4. What does Neal slam down on the counter when he confronts Bryce in Chapter 21?

5. Who lunges after Edward to prevent him from leaving in Chapter 22?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the other hobos perceive Edward?

2. How is Bryce's home described?

3. How is Bryce and Sarah Ruth's father described?

4. From what affliction does Sarah Ruth suffer? How does it affect her?

5. What causes the conflict between Bryce and the cook in Chapter 21?

6. How does Bryce attempt to make money with Edward in Chapter 20? Is he successful?

7. Where is Edward in his dream in Chapter 22?

8. What do the hobos whisper to Edward? Why?

9. How and why does Bryce manage to make Edward dance?

10. Who is Lucius Clarke and what are Edward's perceptions of this character?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of change and hope in The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. How are these themes developed through character? How are they developed through setting? What symbolism relates to these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of love and vanity in The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. How does the author develop these themes through characterization? How are the themes related to symbolism in the novel? What statements do you think the author is making about love and vanity?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the character of Edward Tulane. What does Edward look like? What attire does he wear at different points in the story? How does Edward's identity change along his journey? How does Edward's outlook on life change?

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