Edward Tulane ch 1-3

In chapter 1 the author describes Edward Tulane. Which of the following choices best shows how Edward sees himself?

• Edward feels that he would be perfect if his whiskers had not come from a dog.

• Edward describes himself as an "exceptional specimen".

• Edward feels that the maid should be more impressed by his ears and his eyes.

• Edward is afraid that Rosie has destroyed his outfit and that Abilene will not want him now.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

Which of the following character traits best describes Abilene?

• attentive

• uncaring

• foolish

• mischeivous

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

How have Pellegrina's actions changed the story so far?

• She let the maid get ahold of Edward.

• Every day, she dressed Edward and placed him on a chair to watch the street for Abilene.

• She paid an artist to make Edward and gifted him to Abilene.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following details from the text helps the reader understand Edward's perspective towards the maid in chapter 2?

• Edward's silk suit was stained with drool and his head ached for several days afterward, but it was his ego that had suffered the most damage.

• Edward did not at all care for the word bunny. He found it derogatory in the extreme.

• When Abilene found him she held him close, so close that Edward could feel her heart beating, leaping almost out of her chest in its agitation.

• The only satisfaction to be had from the whole affair was that the new maid was dismissed immediately.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

Which of the following character traits best describes Edward so far?

• adoring

• sleepy

• selfish

• confused

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

How does chapter 3 build on chapters 1 and 2?

• In chapters 1 and 2, Abilene is not careful enough with Edward. This results in him getting chewed up by Rosie and vacuumed by the maid.

• In chapters 1 and 2, Pellegrina treats Edward like Abilene does. In chapter 3, however, she seems to think that Edward is alive.

• In chapters 1 and 2, the reader learns about Edwards daily life. Chapter 3 shows the reader that things will soon change because Abilene and Edward will sail to London with Abilene's parents. Pellegrina will not go with them.

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7