Edward Tulane Ch 9-11

In the beginning of Chapter 9, how did Edward feel once he had realized he had become Susanna?

• excited

• horrified

• angry

• surprised

How did Edward feel about the outfits Nellie made for him... even the special occasion dress Nellie made him?

• He preferred the plain and simple clothes.

• He was just happy to have clothes again.

• He liked them better than his old clothes.

• He felt they lacked the elegance and artistry of his real clothes.

Read the following sentence from the book. "I suppose you think I'm daft, talking to a toy. But it seems to me that you are listening. Susanna." What does the word daft mean?

• foolish

• intelligent

• smart

• angry

How has Edward started to change, now that he's living with Nellie?

• He cares for Nellie and is surprised that he is really starting to take an interest in her and her stories.

• He's really longing for Abilene.

• Edward doesn't care for Nellie and Lawrence at all.

• None of these.

Who does Lolly remind Edward of?

• Abilene

• Pellegrina

• Nellie

• Lawrence

As Edward laid on the trash pile, feeling like he was being buried alive, what kept him going?

• Thinking about how Nellie and Lawrence were probably out searching for him.

• Thinking about Pellegrina and how mean he thought she was.

• Thinking about reuniting with Abilene.

• Thinking about how he'd find Lolly and exact his revenge on her.

Read the following sentence from the book. The first night he was at the top of the garbage heap. Which of the following words has the SAME meaning as heap.

• ditch

• pile

• hole

• valley

The author states that Edward heard Pellegrina say, "You disappoint me." "Why?" he asked her. "Why do I disappoint you?" But Edward already knew the answer to that question. What was the reason why he disappointed Pellegrina?

Edward thinks he is different now. Do you agree or disagree? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

What was Edward feeling when he realized he wouldn't see Nellie and Lawrence again?

• He was glad to not see them anymore.

• For the first time in his life, he felt a pain in his heart.

• He was excited for a new adventure.