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Harbour Edward Tulane

Total questions: 128

Worksheet time: 2hrs 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

What trait describes Edward at the beginning of the story?

a)

kind and a great listener

b)

grateful to live with a girl who loves him

c)

arrogant and selfish

d)

gentle and helpful

2.

Where does Edwards journey begin?

a)

In the ocean

b)

Egypt Street

c)

The dumpster

d)

The doll shop

3.

What is the main message or theme of the novel?

a)

To get love you must be open to love.

b)

Have hope.

c)

Be happy.

d)

Unicorns are magical.

4.
Pellegrina told a story about a selfish princess who...
a)
Learned how to work hard.
b)
Was turned into a warthog.
c)
Had a toy rabbit of her own.
d)
Fell in love with a shepherd.
5.
What was the first genuine emotion Edward Tulane ever felt
a)
Happy
b)
Sad
c)
Mad
d)
Afraid
6.
Who put Edward in a high chair?
a)
Abilene
b)
Sara Ruth
c)
Bryce
d)
Nellie
7.
Edward was surprised to find that he liked...
a)
To help out around the house.
b)
Playing catch with the boys he met.
c)
To listen to Nellie's conversations.
d)
To rest at the bottom of the sea.
8.
What character tossed Edward into the dump?
a)
Bull
b)
Nellie
c)
Lolly
d)
Lawrence
9.
Edward loved it when...
a)
Abeline fed him with a silver spoon.
b)
Lolly took him for a ride in the truck.     
c)
Pellegrina told stories at night.
d)
Bull sang deep sad songs.
10.
After Sarah Ruth died,
a)
Edward made himself forget about her.
b)
Sarah Ruth's father sold Edward.             
c)
Jangles was buried alongside her.   
d)
Bryce took Edward to Memphis.
11.
The doll mender fixed Edward after Bryce agreed to...
a)
go home to his father.
b)
work as his assistant.
c)
give Edward to him.
d)
pay him ten dollars.
12.

Who is Rosie?

a)

The maid

b)

A dog

c)

The sister

13.

Where is the family going?

a)

On a ship to London.

b)

To America on a train.

c)

To China ona plane.

14.

Edward was full of ennui while he listened to the adults drone on at the dinner table. What does full of ennui mean?

a)

boredom

b)

happiness

c)

jealousy

d)

courage

15.

Abilene’s parents used a condescending tone when talking to Edward. What does condescending mean?

a)

acting extremely sad and mournful

b)

showing someone a great kindness

c)

treating someone as if they aren't as smart as you

d)

showing excitement and triumph

16.

The princess was given an unfortunate consequence when the witch turned her into a warthog. A consequence is...

a)

a cause or beginning

b)

an effect or result

c)

a trial or court case

d)

magical spells

17.

Edward’s ego was hurt when Abilene’s mother called him “it.” The word ego means...

a)

self

b)

tail

c)

family

d)

owner

18.

Edward took umbrage at being called “it” at the beginning of the story, but now he isn’t bothered by this as much. Umbrage means...

a)

sadness; weariness

b)

calmness; peacefulness

c)

delight; happiness

d)

offense; annoyance

19.

Edward savored the sunlight. It felt so good to be out of that trash heap! The word savored means...

a)

enjoyed

b)

delighted in

c)

appreciated

d)

all of the above

20.

Edward felt exhilarated as Lucy dragged him away from the dump. The word exhilarated means...

a)

thrilled

b)

depressed

c)

calmed

d)

irritated

21.

Edward loathed dolls. He was offended if someone thought of him as a doll. The word loathed means...

a)

loved

b)

hated

c)

trusted

d)

surprised

22.

After the death of Sarah Ruth, Edward was mournful. Mournful means...

a)

filled with cheerfulness

b)

filled with grumpiness

c)

filled with sadness

d)

filled with eagerness

23.

Edward Tulane was mended, put together again, cleaned and polished, dressed in an elegant suit and placed on a high shelf for display. The word mended means...

a)

repaired; fixed

b)

broken; damaged

c)

dressed; outfitted

d)

painted; decorated

24.
figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material
a)
jaunty
b)
inanimate
c)
china
d)
elegant
25.
tastefully fine or luxurious in dress, style, design
a)
china
b)
jaunty
c)
inanimate
d)
elegant
26.
to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity.
a)
condescend
b)
china
c)
elegant
d)
jaunty
27.
having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner
a)
elegant
b)
jaunty
c)
condescend
d)
inanimate
28.
showing no sign of life; lifeless
a)
inanimate
b)
jaunty
c)
elegant
d)
china
29.
to humiliate or shame, as by injury to one'spride or self-respect.
a)
mortified
b)
Ridiculous
c)
genuine
d)
frantic
30.
violent in force, intensity
a)
ridiculous
b)
frantic
c)
fiercely
d)
mortified
31.
origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real:
a)
mortified
b)
frantic
c)
ridiculous
d)
genuine
32.

Who is Edward Tulane?

a)

A dog

b)

A teacher

c)

A china rabbit

d)

A china doll

33.

Who gave Edward to Abilene?

a)

Her parents

b)

Her Grandmother, Pellegrina

c)

Her best friend

d)

She saved her money to buy him

34.

Nellie's husband found Edward in his fishing net. What did Nellie name Edward?

a)

Susanna

b)

Abilene

c)

Sarah

d)

Jangles

35.

How does Edward get seperated from Bull and Lucy?

a)

The man with the flashlight kicks him off the train

b)

Bull forgets him by the campfire

c)

Lucy hid him

d)

Bull forgets him on the train.

36.

What did the old lady do when she found Edward?

a)

She cleaned him up

b)

She gave him to her neighbor

c)

She tied him to a pole in the field

d)

She left him in the dirt

37.

Why did Bryce want Edward?

a)

He alwasys wanted a china rabbit

b)

To make the old lady mad

c)

He needed him to scare crows in his garden.

d)

He wanted him for his sick sister.

38.

What did Sarah Ruth name Edward?

a)

Eddie

b)

Bunny

c)

Jangles

d)

She did not give him a name

39.

What happened to Sarah Ruth?

a)

She died

b)

She ran away

c)

She got married

d)

She found a new family

40.

Where did Bryce take Edward?

a)

Cincinnati

b)

Orlando

c)

Memphis

d)

Cleveland

41.

Why did Bryce play the harmonica and make Edward dance?

a)

He was bored

b)

He wanted to be on a talent show

c)

To get money

d)

The story didn't say

42.

Why was Neil upset with Bryce?

a)

He didn't like little boys

b)

Bryce could not pay for his food

c)

Bryce told him his food tasted awful

d)

He didn't want china rabbits in his cafe

43.

What did Neil do when Bryce couldn't pay?

a)

He swung Edward around cracking his head agains the counter

b)

Called the police

c)

He made Bryce wash all the dishes

d)

He threw Bryce out the window

44.

Where does Edward wake up after Neil cracks his head open?

a)

Back with Abilene

b)

On a fishermans boat

c)

In Lucius' doll repair shop

d)

back with bull and Lucy

45.

Who is the little girl that finally purchases Edward?

a)

Lucuis' daughter

b)

Abilene's daughter

c)

Bryce's older sister

d)

Lolly bought him for Nellie

46.

Edward knew the little girl's mother was Abilene because of something she wore around her neck as a locket. What was it?

a)

A picture of Edward

b)

Edward's pocket watch

c)

Her grandmother's locket

d)

Her mother's wedding ring

47.

What was the Authors purpose for writing this story?

a)

To Inform

b)

To Persuade

c)

To Entertain

d)

To make Mrs. King happy

48.

Who told Edward that somebody would want him?

a)

Abilene

b)

The antique doll

c)

Bryce

d)

Pelligrena

49.

What was the weather like the day Abilene came into the doll shop?

a)

snowing

b)

sunny

c)

raining

d)

hailing

50.

Who was Abilene's daughter?

a)

Lucy

b)

Sarah Ruth

c)

Nellie

d)

Maggie

51.

What did Pelligrena whisper to Edward the night before their trip?

a)

I love you very much Edward

b)

You are an ugly china rabbit

c)

You disappoint me

d)

Be careful on your journeys

52.

Where is the Tulane family going?

a)

America

b)

London

c)

Lithuania

d)

Lithuania

53.

Who gave Edward Tulane to Abilene?

a)

Mother

b)

Father

c)

Nellie

d)

Pellegrina

54.

What happened to Edward on the ship?

a)

He broke.

b)

He was stolen by the elderly lady.

c)

He went overboard.

d)

He stayed in the trunk Abilene brought.

55.

How was Edward rescued from the sea?

a)

A storm

b)

A fisherman's net caught him.

c)

Both a storm and a fisherman's net are correct.

d)

No answers are correct.

56.

What did Nellie love to do?

a)

Bake

b)

Fish

c)

Read stories

d)

Draw

57.

How has Edward changed?

a)

He likes being a part of things.

b)

He is a girl and wears dresses.

c)

He likes to listen to Nellie's stories.

d)

All answers are correct

58.

What did Edward think about when he was under the trash?

a)

Nothing

b)

The foul smell

c)

Getting revenge on Lolly

d)

The ocean

59.

Edward finally understood why Pellegrina was "disappointed in him." Why was she disappointed?

a)

He was a rabbit toy

b)

He wasn't kind to anyone

c)

He didn't understand

d)

He didn't love Abilene enough

60.

Despair means __________________.

a)

hopeless

b)

happy

c)

sad

d)

scared

61.

What is a "hobo"?

a)

An old man

b)

A person who wonders and does not belong anywhere.

c)

A poor woman

d)

I don't know

62.

How long was Edward in the dump?

a)

18 days

b)

180 days

c)

18 weeks

d)

180 weeks

63.

What is Lucy's favorite food?

a)

Apple Pie

b)

Doughnuts

c)

Pumpkin Pie

d)

Rabbit pie

64.

What is Edward's new name?

a)

Paddy

b)

Malone

c)

Sunshine

d)

Spots

65.

Why did Edward feel a sharp pain in his chest?

a)

The dog's teeth hurt him

b)

He was stabbed

c)

He was missing Abilene

d)

He fell over

66.

Where are Bull, Lucy and Edward going?

a)

To the House on Egypt Street

b)

No where, they are homeless

c)

To the circus

d)

To the fisherman boat

67.

What is Bull's talent?

a)

Dancing

b)

Driving

c)

Marching

d)

Singing

68.

What did Bull make Edward's new clothes out of?

a)

Cotton

b)

Sticks and stones

c)

Han-kerchiefs and a cap

d)

Plastic bags

69.

"Edward wondered, would he have to leave without getting the chance to say goodbye?" What did Edward want to do?

a)

cry

b)

run

c)

sleep

d)

die

70.

What does Edward do for the other hobos he meets?

a)

Sings to them for fun

b)

Laughs at their bad jokes

c)

Listens to the names of lost family members

71.

How long was Edward with Bull and Lucy?

a)

almost 17 years

b)

almost 7 years

c)

almost 7 months

72.

How does Edward get separated from Bull and Lucy?

a)

He falls from Bull's shoulders

b)

He wanders off alone

c)

He is kicked off the rail car

73.

What is Edward's new name with the old woman?

a)

Clyde

b)

Sherman

c)

Forest

74.

What does the old woman do to Edward?

a)

Used him to scare crows

b)

Wrapped his arms in wire

c)

Nails his ears to a pole

d)

All of the above

75.

What does Edward think of when he hears the haunting CAW of the crows?

a)

Pellegrina

b)

King Ernest and the garbage

c)

Lolly

76.

Who does the old woman introduce Edward to?

a)

Nellie

b)

Bryce

c)

Ernest

77.

What does Bryce do to Edward?

a)

Change his clothes

b)

Throw rocks at him

c)

Pulls the nails out of his ears

78.

What feeling does Edward have when he falls into Bryce's arms?

a)

dread

b)

joy

c)

fear

79.

How do we know Bryce cared for Edward?

a)

He chased the crows away from his head.

b)

He called him Edward.

c)

He shot the crows that were flying around him.

d)

He took him back to Abilene.

80.

What did Edward wish he had that would have saved him from all his horrible situations?

a)

teeth

b)

wings

c)

legs

d)

a stomach

81.

Why did Bryce come back for Edward?

a)

to take him to his sister Sarah Ruth.

b)

to help him run away from the old lady

c)

to hide him in a basket.

d)

to take him back to Bull.

82.

What happened to Sarah Ruth's baby doll?

a)

Sarah Ruth gave it to her friend.

b)

The dad threw it in the trash.

c)

The dad stepped on it when he was drunk and broke it.

d)

They donated it to the Salvation Army.

83.

"How Edward "loathed" dolls." He did not want to be a replacement for a doll. What does the word loathed mean?

a)

to adore

b)

to like very much

c)

to sell

d)

to dislike very much

84.

Edward's body filled with warmth he never felt before because...

a)

He finally saw Abilene again.

b)

Sarah Ruth cradled him like a baby.

c)

He could run on his own.

d)

He was free from the pole and the crows.

85.

What was the name Edward was given by Sarah Ruth?

a)

Jingles

b)

Jangles

c)

Jungles

d)

Jongles

86.

From reading the story, which character traits could fit Bryce's Dad? Choose TWO.

a)

mean

b)

happy

c)

uncaring

d)

intelligent

87.

Which sentence shows that Edward really cared for Sarah?

a)

"Edward, hanging by one ear, was frightened."

b)

"This, he was certain, was the man who crushed the heads of china dolls."

c)

...the rabbit, staring up at the smoke-stained ceiling, thought again about having wngs."

d)

"He wanted to do more for her."

88.

Why do you think Bryce made Edward(Jangles) dance?

a)

To help Sarah Ruth not think about coughing all the time.

b)

So his Dad would think he was funny.

c)

He needed something to do with his time.

d)

He wanted to make money.

89.

"By the sixth month, she was coughing up blood." The narrator is letting us know...

a)

Sarah is getting better.

b)

Sarah has to go to the hospital.

c)

The Dad will now become a better dad.

d)

Sarah is probaby dying.

90.

Why does Bryce tell the dad that Sarah was never his?

a)

He was never around to take care of her, Bryce took care of her.

b)

He was the stepdad.

c)

He wasn't married to Bryce's mom.

d)

He was not there when she was born.

91.

What decision did Bryce make after the dad took Sarah?

a)

to go after his Dad.

b)

to get Sarah back.

c)

to run away to Memphis.

d)

to find his mother.

92.

"By the sixth month, she was coughing up blood." The narrator is letting us know...

a)

Sarah is getting better.

b)

Sarah has to go to the hospital.

c)

The Dad will now become a better dad.

d)

Sarah is probaby dying.

93.

Why does Bryce tell the dad that Sarah was never his?

a)

He was never around to take care of her, Bryce took care of her.

b)

He was the stepdad.

c)

He wasn't married to Bryce's mom.

d)

He was not there when she was born.

94.

What decision did Bryce make after the dad took Sarah?

a)

to go after his Dad.

b)

to get Sarah back.

c)

to run away to Memphis.

d)

to find his mother.

95.

What happened to Sarah Ruth?

a)

She died

b)

She ran away

c)

She got married

d)

She found a new family

96.

Why did Bryce play the harmonica and make Edward dance?

a)

He was bored

b)

He wanted to be on a talent show

c)

To get money

d)

The story didn't say

97.

Why was Neil upset with Bryce?

a)

He didn't like little boys

b)

Bryce could not pay for his food

c)

Bryce told him his food tasted awful

d)

He didn't want china rabbits in his cafe

98.

What did Neil do when Bryce couldn't pay?

a)

He swung Edward around cracking his head agains the counter

b)

Called the police

c)

He made Bryce wash all the dishes

d)

He threw Bryce out the window

99.

Where does Edward wake up after Neil cracks his head open?

a)

Back with Abilene

b)

On a fishermans boat

c)

In Lucius' doll repair shop

d)

back with bull and Lucy

100.

Why does Bryce decide to leave home?

a)

He wants to go to school

b)

Jangles told him to

c)

His father took Sarah Ruth's body away

101.

How does Edward feel when leaving for Memphis?

a)

Fear

b)

Hollow

c)

Joy

102.

In chapter 21, Bryce and Edward end up at Neal’s Diner. What is a diner another name for?

a)

A hotel

b)

A grocery store

c)

A restaurant

d)

A toy store

103.

What was the EFFECT of Bryce not having enough money to pay for his food?

a)

Bryce had to wash dishes at the diner.

b)

Edward was swung around by his feet and was swung so hard his head hit the edge of the counter and cracked.

c)

Bryce had to sweep the floors around the diner to work off his meal.

d)

Neal stole Edward from Bryce.

104.

What does it mean when Edward’s world went black?

a)

Edward passed out because of his head hitting the counter.

b)

The lights in the diner went out.

c)

Edward’s body turned black in color.

d)

It was dark outside and Edward couldn’t see anything going on outside of Neal’s diner

105.

How is it that Edward can listen, see, and hear again AFTER being broken?

a)

He wasn’t really broken, he was just dreaming.

b)

He has been repaired by a doll mender.

c)

Bryce glued Edward back together.

d)

All of the above

106.

How many pieces was Edward broken into?

a)

30

b)

19

c)

21

d)

31

107.

What is different about Edward in his dream in Chapter 22?

a)

He has wings and he can walk.

b)

He is a real rabbit

c)

He can blink his eyes.

d)

He could fly with his ears.

108.

Bryce could not afford to have Edward fixed so what did he do to save Edward?

a)

He put all his pieces in a bag and kept him in his backpack.

b)

He sold Edward to a lady that could afford to fix him.

c)

He gave Edward to a doll mender so he would fix him.

d)

He left Edward broken.

109.

Who does Edward see after his head shatters?

a)

Himself

b)

Pellegrina

c)

All the people who loved him.

d)

A bright light

110.

Once Lucius Clarke repaired Edward how did he decide to display him?

a)

As a girl in a fancy dress.

b)

As a boy in an elegant suit.

c)

As just a rabbit with no clothing on.

d)

As a boy in jeans and a plaid shirt

111.

Which is the BEST answer to show how Edward has changed from the beginning of the story to the end of the story?

a)

He has learned he cannot trust anyone.

b)

Edward was glued back together at the end of the story, but was whole at the beginning.

c)

Edward has learned how to love at the end of the story, but didn’t know how to at the beginning.

d)

Edward has learned not to take anymore journeys because bad things happen to him

112.

Which is the BEST answer to show how Edward has changed from the beginning of the story to the end of the story?

a)

He has learned he cannot trust anyone.

b)

Edward was glued back together at the end of the story, but was whole at the beginning.

c)

Edward has learned how to love at the end of the story, but didn’t know how to at the beginning.

d)

Edward has learned not to take anymore journeys because bad things happen to him

113.

Who came in the doll shop and eventually purchased Edward?

a)

Maggie, Abilene’s daughter

b)

Bryce

c)

Nellie and Lawrence

d)

Pellegrina

114.

Why did Edward never care for dolls?

a)

He found them scary.

b)

He thought they were boring.

c)

He found them annoying and self-centered.

d)

He found them dirty.

115.

Bryce could not afford to have Edward fixed so what did he do to save Edward?

a)

He put all his pieces in a bag and kept him in his backpack.

b)

He sold Edward to a lady that could afford to fix him.

c)

He gave Edward to a doll mender so he would fix him.

d)

He left Edward broken.

116.

What was the weather like the day Abilene came into the doll shop?

a)

snowing

b)

sunny

c)

raining

d)

hailing

117.

Who was Abilene's daughter?

a)

Lucy

b)

Sarah Ruth

c)

Nellie

d)

Maggie

118.

What trait describes Edward at the beginning of the story?

a)

kind and a great listener

b)

grateful to live with a girl who loves him

c)

arrogant and selfish

d)

gentle and helpful

119.

Where does Edwards journey begin?

a)

In the ocean

b)

Egypt Street

c)

The dumpster

d)

The doll shop

120.

What is the main message or theme of the novel?

a)

To get love you must be open to love.

b)

Have hope.

c)

Be happy.

d)

Unicorns are magical.

121.
After the old doll left, Edward imagined she told him to...
a)
comb his whiskers.
b)
open his heart.
c)
thank the doll mender.
d)
wait a hundred year.
122.

Edward finds his happy ending by

a)

paying money to Neal

b)

going back with Bryce

c)

being bought by Abilene and her daughter

d)

going on a trip

123.

Who does Edward think of when the doll says that Edward disappoints her?

a)

Pellegrina

b)

Nellie

c)

Sarah Ruth

d)

Bull

124.

Which title(s) are written correctly?

a)

The miraculous Journey of edward Tulane

b)

"The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane"

c)

"The mariaculous Journey of edward Tulane"

d)

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

125.
Edward sat on a shelf next to an old doll who explained she was...
a)
a different doll in each place she went.
b)
hoping she and Edward would stay together.
c)
very sad and lonely sitting on a shelf.
d)
not looking forward to getting a new owner.
126.
When Maggie first grabbed Edward, he thought of...
a)
falling to the floor and breaking into bits.
b)
Pellegrina and the story she had told.      
c)
being shook by the dog on Egypt Street.                           
d)
 the way Sarah Ruth had once held him.
127.

How old was Edward at the beginning of the story?

a)

1

b)

5

c)

3

d)

7

128.

How many pieces was Edwards head in when he cracked?

a)

20

b)

33

c)

21

d)

26