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Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Edward is made out of ___________ .

a)

Plastic

b)

Wood

c)

China

d)

Cloth

2.

How is Pellegrina different from the other adults in Edwards life at the start of the novel?

a)

Pellegrina is condescending to Edward.

b)

Pellegrina treats Edward as her equal.

c)

Pellegrina ignores Edward.

d)

Pellegrina loves Edward and treats him as her baby.

3.

Pellegrina tells Abilene and Edward a story about a princess. What is true about the princess in the story?

a)

She is brave.

b)

She is kind and loving.

c)

She had love for no one.

d)

She loved to have fun.

4.

What is the fate of Pellegrina's Princess at the end of the story?

a)

She dies of a lonely heart.

b)

She learns to love.

c)

She is turned into a warthog and eaten for dinner.

d)

None of the above.

5.

How does Edward go overboard?

a)

Pellegrina throws him overboard.

b)

Some boys who were teasing Abilene and Edward accidentally threw him overboard.

c)

Abilene decides she's too old for him

d)

Abilene's parents toss him overboard.

6.

What is Edward's first and true genuine emotion?

a)

Love

b)

Joy

c)

Fear

d)

Anger

7.

“An old woman stepped out of the kitchen, wiping her hands on an apron. When she saw Edward, she dropped the apron and clapped her hands together and said, “Oh, Lawrence, you brung me a rabbit.”

Who said it?

a)

Lolly

b)

Abilene

c)

Sara Ruth

d)

Nellie

8.

“Sometimes, though, staring up at the night sky, Edward remembered _________, saw again her dark and glowing eyes, and a chill would go through him.” What name completes this passage?

a)

Pellegrina

b)

Susanna

c)

Lolly

d)

Abilene

9.

Where does Edward hear Ernest sing?

a)

In the ocean

b)

On the train

c)

While walking home at night

d)

At the dump.

10.

What is the name of Bull's dog?

a)

Nellie

b)

Lolly

c)

Lucy

d)

Susanna

11.

After Bull makes clothing for Edward (Malone) he tells him he looks like a rabbit __________. Choose the best word to complete this sentence.

a)

King

b)

on the run

c)

doll

d)

hobo

12.

What do the “tramps” whisper in Edward’s ears?

a)

Their hopes and dreams.

b)

The names of their children.

c)

Their fears.

d)

None of the above

13.

What instrument does Bryce play?

a)

piano

b)

saxophone

c)

guitar

d)

harmonica

14.

How does Edward change on his journey?

a)

He becomes distant and sad.

b)

He no longer bonds with people.

c)

He starts listening to them.

d)

He doesn't change at all.

15.

What is NOT true about Bryce and Sarah Ruth?

a)

They are poor

b)

They're both sick.

c)

They are brother and sister.

d)

They love each other deeply.

16.

What does Sarah Ruth name Edward?

a)

Jangles

b)

Susanna

c)

Malone

d)

Lucy

17.

“Edward’s ears became soggy and he did not care. His sweater had almost completely unraveled. It didn’t bother him. He was hugged half to death and it felt good.” What can you conclude from this statement?

a)

Edward has gone crazy.

b)

Edward has learned to love.

c)

Edward is silly

d)

Edward feels empty inside.

18.

“He could dance some more if you want him to. He could dance to pay for what I ate.”

a)

Lucius

b)

Bryce

c)

Edward

d)

Neal

19.

Who does Edward see after his head shatters?

a)

Himself

b)

Pellegrina

c)

All the people who loved him.

d)

A bright light

20.

Why does Bryce come to visit Edward while he is in the doll shop? Choose the best conclusion.

a)

Edward is his only link to Sarah Ruth.

b)

He has nothing better to do.

c)

He wants to steal Edward.

d)

He can't believe Edward was fixed.

21.

“Edward had never cared for ______. He found them annoying and self-centered, twittery and vain.” What word completes this passage?

a)

friends

b)

girls

c)

dolls

d)

teddy bears

22.

How does the antique doll challenge Edward?

a)

She tells him the point of the journey is to love and be loved.

b)

She tells him to try harder to find Abilene

c)

She tells Edward to forget Pellegrina

d)

None of the above

23.

Who comes for Edward while he is at the doll shop?

a)

Bull

b)

Pellegrina

c)

Nellie

d)

Abilene

24.

What three words BEST describe Edward’s transformation in the novel?

a)

Selfish --> Hopeless ---> Hopeful

b)

Hopeful ---> Selfish ---> Sad

c)

Forgetful --> Dependable --> Forgetful

d)

Serious --> Funny--> Sad

25.

What is the theme of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane?

a)

Friendship lasts for a little while.

b)

Love is never kind.

c)

Freedom is a good thing.

d)

Without love, life is meaningless