77 pages 2 hours read

Kate DiCamillo

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2006

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Multiple Choice

1. What does Pellegrina’s statement before bed every night, “Soon there will be a story,” foreshadow?

A) The stories of Bill and those in his camp

B) Abilene’s own story of her loss of Edward

C) Edward’s long journey and changed heart

D) Pellegrina’s story of the warthog princess

2. What is Pellegrina’s purpose in telling the story of the cursed princess to Edward?

A) Pellegrina recognizes that Edward feels no love.

B) Pellegrina wants Edward to understand the dire consequences of pride.

C) Pellagrina intends to curse Edward in the same way the princess was cursed.

D) Pellegrina wants Edward to understand he has his own journey.

3. What best describes how Edward experiences growth and change?

A) He changes from never having experienced loss to experiencing much loss.

B) He quickly learns the value of Abilene after being stranded in the ocean.

C) He becomes better at understanding the consequences of his actions.

D) He changes from preoccupation with self to love of others.

4. What changes occur in Edward’s thoughts?

A) He spends more time observing the stars.

B) He begins to think more about others.

C) He starts to reflect on his own behavior.

D) He learns to depend on himself.

5. What becomes the catalyst for Edward’s change?

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