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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Chapter 1
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Chapter 1
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Chapter 1: Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary
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1
After Abilene left for the day, how did Edward spend his time?
Working on puzzles.
Dancing a jig.
Waiting and listening to the tick of his watch.
Humming, merrily.
2
Why does Edward refer to his last name as Tulane?
He just likes the sound of that name.
Because he feels as though he is part of the family?
His designer's last name was Tulane.
He was adopted by Abilene's parents.
3
Who is Abilene Tulane?
The narrator's mother
The rabbit
The author
The rabbit's mistress/owner
4
What does the following, French, word mean? "
ennui
" (pronounced ahn-nwee)
sad
boredom
pleased
surprised
5
What never ceased to amaze Edward?
His own fitness.
His love for Abilene.
His inability to speak.
His bright, brown eyes.
6
What do Abilene's parents think of the way she treats Edward?
They find it charming the way she treats him.
They think she's crazy for talking to him all the time.
They are not phased.
They are displeased.
7
What did Abilene do for Edward each day, before leaving for school?
Rub his rabbit's foot for good luck.
Pat him on the ears.
Cover him with a blanket.
Kiss him and wind up his pocket watch.
8
Who spoke to Edward in the same way that Abilene spoke to him?
Pellegrina
Abilene's best friend
Abilene's mother
No one
9
What does Edward wish to not think about?
his wardrobe
his parents
his whiskers
his tummy
10
How tall is Edward Tulane?
nearly five feet tall
nearly four feet tall
nearly three feet tall
nearly two feet tall
11
From where was Abilene's grandmother born?
Barbados
Italy
Egypt
France
12
Why did Edward have a preferred season?
Because he could wear his favorite outfits.
He enjoyed watching the falling leaves.
He could watch his reflection in the dining-room window.
He loved the cool breeze from the opened window on his face.
13
What does the word "
condescending
" mean?
silly or playful
joking
teasing, patronizing, or acting in a superior way
sorrowful
14
What is the meaning of the word "
unsavory
"?
unwise
unsweetened
unpleasant/displeasing
unfriendly
15
How old is Abilene Tulane?
She is 10 years-old.
She is 11 years- old
She is 12 years-old.
She is nine years-old.
16
What was Edward mostly made from?
china
cotton
rabbits's fur
bendable wires
17
Abilene was...
dark-haired
bald
a blonde
a redhead
18
What season did Edward prefer?
Spring
Summer
Winter
Autumn
19
Edward thinks
somewhat highly of himself
extremely highly of himself
almost as highly of himself as Abilene thinks of him
not so highly of himself
20
What is Abilene's grandmother's name?
Pelligrino
Perigrine
Pellegrina
Pelerosa
21
Describe Edward's clothes.
They were rugged.
They were of fine quality.
They were hand-me-downs.
They were sporty.
22
Who gave Edward to Abilene?
Her sister
Her father
Her mother
Her grandmother
23
Using context clues, what does the word "
jaunty
" mean? ... reflected the rabbit's mood
tired
slow
sprightly
angry
24
What is the meaning of the word "
pinprick
"?
a small opening
a gigantic hole
a minute puncture or hole made by a pin or the like
a tiny bug
25
Pellegrina...
was old and had a short nose and dark, brown eyes.
was old and had long, wide nose.
was old and had a large, sharp nose and bright, black eyes.
was young and beautiful.
26
What is the meaning of the word "
courtesy
"?
harmful
painful
colorful
respectful or polite
27
What did Edward stare at during dinnertime?
the bright and blinding white of the tablecloth
Abilene
his reflection
His plate
28
"
Commissioned
" means...
disallow
commented
unauthorized or not permitting
authorized or granted permission
29
Where did Edward live?
Egypt
Egypt Street
China
The House
30
What time was it that Abilene told Edward she would return home?
at 3 o'clock
at 8 o'clock
at half past 2
at 12 o'clock
31
How old was Abilene when she received Edward as a gift?
9 years-old
7 years-old
5 years-old
10 years-old
32
Who did Edward join for dinner in the dining-room?
Abilene and her mother and father
Abilene and her parents
Abilene, her parents, her grandparents, and Edward
Abilene, her parents, and her grandmother
33
What feature of himself did Edward dislike?
his tail
his nose
his ears
his whiskers
