Random #1
What is the hometown that Edward lives in?
Ashland
What is the name of the threshold?
the place with no name
What is Edward's child's name?
William
What animal did Edward save the girl from?
snake
What is the Great Ordeal or the Abyss?
Getting old and dying
Was Edward pulled from the comforts of his home?
No, he chose to leave
What is the supernatural aid or tool?
The granny's glass eye that can see into the future
What does Edward transform into by the end of the book?
a fish
What is the name of the giant that Edward tames?
Karl
Who is Edward's mentor?
The man he met at the threshold
What is the "belly of the whale" that Edward faces?
Death. That was his biggest fear.
What was the name of the guy that Edward had to fight in order to get the girl that was his "first love"? (one of the obstacles)
Don Price
True or False: Does Edward return with a physical gift?
False
Where did Edward meet his mentor/helper?
As he begins to cross into the threshold.
What did Edward love to do while he was in Ashland?
Reading
What almost killed William when he was five?
A rushing wall of water as he was in a ditch
How does Edward react to the role of becoming a father?
He was in a state of laziness and didn't seem to enjoy life as much as he used to.
Why did William want to know about his father's life?
Edward was always telling William stories and William never believed him.
Name of the family doctor?
Dr. Bennett
What is Edwards personality?
He is very kind and has that ability to become friends with anyone.
Why did Edward not like being a father?
He did not like being in one spot for a long time.
Why was William never home?
He was always traveling as a salesman
What was Edward when he went off to war?
a sailor
True or False: Did Edward run with shoes on?
False
What was the promise that Edward made to himself?
He was gonna travel the world and never stop moving