Edward Tulane Chapters 1-3

Why does Edward prefer winter?

• He loves to see Abilene play in the snow.

• He got to each dinner with the family at the table.

• The sun sets early and then he can look at his reflection in the glass.

Other than Abilene, who else spoke to Edward as an equal?

• Pellegrina

• Abilene's father

• Abilene's mother

• The maid who was fired.

What was Edward most upset about when Rosie (the dog) took him and shook him?

• His suit was stained with drool.

• Abilene's mother had referred to Edward as an "it".

• The dog had peed on the table cloth.

Where is the family going on the Queen Mary?

• Paris

• The United States

• London

Why didn't Abilene's mother want Abilene to take Edward with her on the ship?

• She was worried Edward would get ruined

• She felt Abilene was getting to old to play with dolls.

• She wanted Edward to stay and protect the house.

What did Pellegrina agree to do at the end of chapter 3?

• Tell Abilene a story.

• Go on the trip to London

• Take care of Edward while Abilene was gone