Her grandmother, Pellegrina had gotten him made for Abilene. She also ordered all of his fine clothes.
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Why do you think Pellegrina told Abilene and Edward the story she did?
ex)To teach Edward a lesson that he should love others and not just himself.
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What happened that caused Edward to be tossed from land to the ocean over and over?
There was a terrible storm.
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What were Edward’s ears made of?
a. Real rabbit fur
b. Real fox fur
c. Fake rabbit fur
a. Real rabbit fur
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What does 'china' mean on page 5?
a hard white substance made from clay. It is used to make things such as cups, bowls, plates, and ornaments.
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Explain the two episodes that happened to Edward when Abilene was at school.
First, the neighbor’s dog came and picked him up and carried him around the house. Then, a new maid vacuumed him and put him up with the rest of the stuffed animals.
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What did the children on the boat think of Edward?
They thought he was strange. The girls wanted to hold him. The boys made fun of him.
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How was Edward found?
Two fishermen caught him in a net.
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Why did Abilene always leave the pocket watch on Edward’s left leg?
a. She knew he was scared and the ticking sound would calm him.
b. She wanted him to know when the sun would be going down.
c. She wanted him to know when she would be coming home.
c. She wanted him to know when she would be coming home.
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What does 'inanimated' mean on page 19?
not alive
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Where did they find the pocket watch? How had it gotten there?
They found it in the vacuum cleaner. The maid had vacuumed it up when she was cleaning Edward.
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How did Edward fall overboard?
The boys were throwing him around. Abilene tackled one of the boys and messed up his aim. Edward flew overboard.
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Why was Edward confused about what Nellie was calling him?
She thought he was a girl and she called him Susanna.
300
Who didn’t go on the Queen Mary?
a. Abilene’s mother
b. Abilene’s father
c. Pelligrina
c. Pelligrina
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Page 58: In fact, Edward Tulane was so happy to be back among the living that he did not even take umbrage at being referred to as “it”.
What do you think “umbrage” means and what clues made you think this?
offense
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Where was the family planning on going and taking Edward along?
They were going to sail on the Queen Mary to London.
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What did Abilene still have in her hand as Edward fell into the ocean?
She had the pocket watch in her hand.
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How did Edward feel about wearing dresses?
He didn’t really like it but he was so glad not to be in the ocean that he didn’t really care.
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What was Edward wearing when he was tossed off of the Queen Mary?
a. a hat
b. a suit
c. church shoes
a. a hat
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Page 68: They lacked the elegance and artistry of his real clothes.
What do you think “elegance” means and what clues made you think this?
good taste, looking neat
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What did Pellegrina agree to do at the end of chapter 3?
She agreed to tell Abilene and Edward a story.
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What was the first real emotion Edward ever felt?
He felt afraid.
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What were two things Edward would do after supper with his new family?
He would go outside with Lawrence and look at the stars. Then, when Nellie put him to bed, she would sing him a lullaby.
500
Where did Edward sit when Nellie and Lawrence ate dinner?
a. on the floor beside them
b. in a high chair
c. in a chair like theirs at the table
b. in a high chair
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Page 69: It made him wonder if some of the muck from the ocean floor had gotten inside his china head and damaged him somehow.
What do you think “muck” means and what clues made you think this?