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She was a sick girl.
Sarah Ruth.
This is the street where Abilene lived.
Egypt Street
"The sun was shining and Edward felt exhilarated." The word exhilarated means:
A. tired
B. very happy
C. sad and lonely
D. lazy
B. very happy
What did Abilene keep to always remember Edward?
His pocket watch. She wore it as a necklace.
This is the name Nellie gave to Edward.
Susanna.
He is the old fisherman.
Lawrence
This is the country Abilene and her family was traveling to on their voyage.
England
"He brought you in here, weeping, begging for my assistance" What does weeping mean?
cry
What is the most important thing Pellegrina wanted Edward to learn?
How to love.
This is the daughter of Nellie and Lawrence who came for a visit.
Lolly.
This is the name of the ship departing for London.
The Queen Mary
Edward was here before Lawrence found him.
The ocean floor
"Edward began his slow descent to the ocean floor" What does descent mean?
falling down
Edward wished he had these to help Sarah Ruth.
wings
This is the name of the diner where Bryce and Edward visited.
Neal's
He owned the diner that Bryce and Edward ate at.
Neal
This is where Edward ended up being rescued by Lucy.
The dump.
scarecrow
This is the name of Abilene's neighbors' dog who grabbed Edward and shook him back and forth.
Rosie
He was a doll mender.
Lucius Clark
This is the city where Edward danced for money.
Memphis
Edward never cared for dolls. He found them to be vain. Which choice best describes the word vain?
A. thinking highly of yourself
B. boring
C. childish
D. delicate and graceful
A. thinking highly of yourself
This was used to make a new shirt for Malone.
Bull's hat/stocking cap.
This is the name Bull gave to Edward.
Malone