Exploring Chapters 14 to 16

How does Peter use the information he learns from Leo Matienne in chapters 14-16 to make a decision about what to do next?

• He decides to ignore Leo’s advice and stay at home.

• He uses Leo’s information to plan how to find the elephant.

• He tells Vilna Lutz everything and asks for help.

• He forgets what Leo said and does nothing.

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In chapters 14-16, how does Adele’s situation change after her conversation with Sister Marie?

• She is sent away from the orphanage.

• She gains hope about her future.

• She becomes more afraid of the elephant.

• She decides to run away.

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How does the author show the connection between Peter and the elephant in these chapters?

• By describing their dreams and feelings.

• By having them meet in person.

• By making them write letters to each other.

• By showing them in the same room.

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What does Peter do to try to help Adele in chapters 14-16, and how does this show his character?

• He ignores her problems.

• He tries to find the elephant for her.

• He tells her to give up hope.

• He asks Vilna Lutz to adopt her.

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How does the magician’s attitude toward the elephant change in these chapters?

• He becomes more proud of his magic.

• He feels guilty and wants to fix his mistake.

• He ignores the elephant completely.

• He tries to make another elephant.

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How does the author use the setting of the orphanage to affect Adele’s feelings in chapters 14-16?

• The orphanage makes her feel safe and happy.

• The orphanage makes her feel lonely but hopeful.

• The orphanage is never mentioned.

• The orphanage is described as a magical place.

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How does Peter’s relationship with Vilna Lutz influence his actions in these chapters?

• He always obeys Vilna Lutz without question.

• He starts to question Vilna Lutz’s decisions and seeks his own answers.

• He runs away from Vilna Lutz.

• He tries to make Vilna Lutz happy by forgetting about Adele.

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How does the elephant’s presence in the city affect the people in chapters 14-16?

• It makes everyone angry and scared.

• It causes people to become curious and hopeful.

• It is ignored by everyone.

• It makes people leave the city.

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How does the author use dialogue between characters to reveal their feelings in these chapters?

• By having characters talk about the weather.

• By showing their emotions through what they say to each other.

• By describing their actions only.

• By using only narration.

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How does Adele’s dream in these chapters influence her actions?

• She ignores her dream and does nothing.

• She becomes more determined to find her family.

• She tells no one about her dream.

• She decides to leave the orphanage immediately.

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