Edward Tulane Quiz Chapters 7-9

The fierce winds and the torrential rain __________ at the roof and the walls very loudly.

• pummeled

• whispered

• tickled

• patted

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'pummeled' because it conveys the intensity of the fierce winds and torrential rain hitting the roof and walls loudly, unlike the other options which suggest gentler actions.

The dog began barking so suddenly with such __________ that I jumped in surprise.

• calmness

• ferocity

• gentleness

• quietness

Answer explanation

The word 'ferocity' indicates a fierce and intense barking, which aligns with the suddenness that caused surprise. The other options suggest calm or gentle behavior, which would not provoke a jump in surprise.

I thought to myself that my little sister was being __________ and unreasonable, but I comforted her anyway.

• daft

• clever

• discerning

• wise

• rational

Answer explanation

The word 'daft' means silly or foolish, which aligns with the idea of being unreasonable. The other options suggest intelligence or sound judgment, which contradicts the speaker's perception of their sister's behavior.

Our teacher emphasized to us that it was important for us to be __________ and responsible while we were on our overnight field trip.

• discerning

• careless

• reckless

• lazy

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'discerning' because it implies being careful and thoughtful in decision-making, which aligns with being responsible on a field trip. The other options suggest negative behaviors that contradict the teacher's emphasis.

Edward stays at the bottom of the ocean for many months. True or False?

• True

• False

Edward goes home with a fisherman. True or False?

• True

• False

Edward strongly dislikes the fisherman and his wife. True or False?

• True

• False

Nellie dresses Edward up in female clothing. True or False?

• True

• False

Edward remembers Pellegrina with great fondness. True or False?

• True

• False

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

• A china rabbit unwillingly embarks

  on a remarkable journey that

  changes not only him but also

  everyone around him.

• A china rabbit that falls into the ocean and drowns.

• A china rabbit that is attacked by a dog, but wins and becomes a king.

• A china rabbit that feels nothing for Abilene and never changes.