Edward Tulane Vocabulary

Edward was full of ennui while he listened to the adults drone on at the dinner table. What does full of ennui mean?

• boredom

• happiness

• jealousy

• courage

Abilene’s parents used a condescending tone when talking to Edward. What does condescending mean?

• acting extremely sad and mournful

• showing someone a great kindness

• treating someone as if they aren't as smart as you

• showing excitement and triumph

The princess was given an unfortunate consequence when the witch turned her into a warthog. A consequence is...

• a cause or beginning

• an effect or result

• a trial or court case

• magical spells

Edward’s ego was hurt when Abilene’s mother called him “it.” The word ego means...

• self

• tail

• family

• owner

Edward took umbrage at being called “it” at the beginning of the story, but now he isn’t bothered by this as much. Umbrage means...

• sadness; weariness

• calmness; peacefulness

• delight; happiness

• offense; annoyance

Edward savored the sunlight. It felt so good to be out of that trash heap! The word savored means...

• enjoyed

• delighted in

• appreciated

• all of the above

Edward felt exhilarated as Lucy dragged him away from the dump. The word exhilarated means...

• thrilled

• depressed

• calmed

• irritated

Edward loathed dolls. He was offended if someone thought of him as a doll. The word loathed means...

• loved

• hated

• trusted

• surprised

After the death of Sarah Ruth, Edward was mournful. Mournful means...

• filled with cheerfulness

• filled with grumpiness

• filled with sadness

• filled with eagerness

Edward Tulane was mended, put together again, cleaned and polished, dressed in an elegant suit and placed on a high shelf for display. The word mended means...

• repaired; fixed

• broken; damaged

• dressed; outfitted

• painted; decorated