Bryce and Edward's Story Analysis

In Chapter 18 of 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane', Bryce and Sarah Ruth face challenges with their father. Sarah Ruth, who is ill, finds comfort in Edward, a china rabbit. Bryce creates a dancing puppet show with Edward to cheer Sarah Ruth. They share a moment of hope by wishing on a falling star.

Who are the main characters introduced at the beginning of the chapter?

• Sarah Ruth and the father

• Bryce and Sarah Ruth

• Edward and the father

• Edward and Bryce

What does the father do when he first sees Edward?

• He admires him

• He ignores him

• He picks him up by the ear

• He gives him to Sarah Ruth

How does Bryce react to his father's behavior towards Edward?

• He remains silent

• He defends Sarah Ruth

• He defends Edward

• He agrees with his father

What does Sarah Ruth do with Edward during the day?

• She hides him

• She gives him to Bryce

• She ignores him

• She plays with him and buttons

What does Bryce bring back for Sarah Ruth and Edward?

• A biscuit and a ball of twine

• A toy and a book

• A doll and a blanket

• A harmonica and a toy

What is Bryce's plan for Edward?

• To sell him

• To make him dance

• To give him away

• To hide him

How does Sarah Ruth react to Edward's dance?

• She laughs

• She cries

• She gets angry

• She falls asleep

What do Bryce and Sarah Ruth do outside?

• They play with Edward

• They look for fallen stars

• They sing a song

• They eat dinner

What does Bryce tell Sarah Ruth about fallen stars?

• They are just lights

• They have no significance

• They are magical

• They are dangerous

What does Edward wish for when he sees the star?

• To be free

• To have wings

• To be with Sarah Ruth

• To be a real rabbit