Edward Tulane ch 1-3

In chapter 1 the author describes Edward Tulane. Which of the following choices best shows how Edward sees himself?

• Edward feels that he would be perfect if his whiskers had not come from a dog.

• Edward describes himself as an "exceptional specimen".

• Edward feels that the maid should be more impressed by his ears and his eyes.

• Edward is afraid that Rosie has destroyed his outfit and that Abilene will not want him now.

Which of the following character traits best describes Abilene?

• attentive

• uncaring

• foolish

• mischeivous

How have Pellegrina's actions changed the story so far?

• She let the maid get ahold of Edward.

• Every day, she dressed Edward and placed him on a chair to watch the street for Abilene.

• She paid an artist to make Edward and gifted him to Abilene.

Which of the following details from the text helps the reader understand Edward's perspective towards the maid in chapter 2?

• Edward's silk suit was stained with drool and his head ached for several days afterward, but it was his ego that had suffered the most damage.

• Edward did not at all care for the word bunny. He found it derogatory in the extreme.

• When Abilene found him she held him close, so close that Edward could feel her heart beating, leaping almost out of her chest in its agitation.

• The only satisfaction to be had from the whole affair was that the new maid was dismissed immediately.

Which of the following character traits best describes Edward so far?

• adoring

• sleepy

• selfish

• confused

How does chapter 3 build on chapters 1 and 2?

• In chapters 1 and 2, Abilene is not careful enough with Edward. This results in him getting chewed up by Rosie and vacuumed by the maid.

• In chapters 1 and 2, Pellegrina treats Edward like Abilene does. In chapter 3, however, she seems to think that Edward is alive.

• In chapters 1 and 2, the reader learns about Edwards daily life. Chapter 3 shows the reader that things will soon change because Abilene and Edward will sail to London with Abilene's parents. Pellegrina will not go with them.