The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane has 27 chapters · 200 pages
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Chapter by chapter Each question is about its own chapter.
What do we learn about Edward Tulane's life in Abilene's house, and what seems most important to him at the beginning of the story?See all 27 questions ↓
About the book
Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who adored him completely. And then, one day, he was lost...Kate DiCamillo takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman, from the bedside of an ailing child to the bustling streets of Memphis.
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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane questions by chapter
We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. One question per chapter, across all 27 chapters, and every one is editable before you print. The example answers under 3 of the chapters are the ones printed at the front of the booklet.
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Chapter 1
What do we learn about Edward Tulane's life in Abilene's house, and what seems most important to him at the beginning of the story?
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Chapter 2
How does Edward respond to Abilene's love and attention, and what does this show about his personality?
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Chapter 3
What lesson might Pellegrina's story about the princess be trying to teach Edward?
Example answer: I think Pellegrina's story is trying to teach Edward that a person who does not love others can become cold inside. The princess in the story only cares about herself, and that reminds me of Edward at the beginning. I think Pellegrina wants Edward to understand that being loved is not enough. He also needs to learn how to love back.
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Chapter 4
As Abilene gets ready to take Edward on the ocean voyage, what do you predict might happen that could change Edward's life?
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Chapter 5
How do the boys' actions on the ship change the direction of Edward's journey?
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Chapter 6
What thoughts and feelings does Edward have while he is at the bottom of the sea, and why are they important?
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Chapter 7
The fishermen's net dredges Edward up from the sea. What does the word "dredges" suggest, and why is this moment important?
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Chapter 8
How do Nellie and Lawrence treat Edward, and how does their care begin to affect him?
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Chapter 9
Why do you think Lolly throws Edward away, and how did you feel when this happened?
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Chapter 10
What is life like for Edward at the dump before and after Bull and Lucy find him?
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Chapter 11
What does Edward learn from traveling with Bull, Lucy, and the other hoboes?
Example answer: I think Edward learns that people can be poor and still be kind, caring, and full of stories. Bull and Lucy do not have a fancy house like Abilene, but they make Edward feel like he belongs. Edward starts to listen more and notice the feelings of others. This shows he is becoming less selfish.
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Chapter 12
When Edward is thrown from the train, what do you think he fears losing most, and why?
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Chapter 13
Edward becomes a scarecrow. What does a scarecrow do, and why is this a lonely job for Edward?
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Chapter 14
How does Bryce rescue Edward, and what do we learn about Sarah Ruth?
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Chapter 15
Why is the name "Jangles" a good or surprising name for Edward in this chapter?
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Chapter 16
How does Edward's love for Sarah Ruth show that his heart is changing?
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Chapter 17
After Sarah Ruth's death, how does Bryce try to take care of Edward and himself?
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Chapter 18
What does Bryce's decision at the doll mender's shop show about his love for Edward?
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Chapter 19
In the doll shop, Edward is mended but not free. What can "mended" mean besides being repaired on the outside?
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Chapter 20
How does Edward react to waiting on the shelf, and what does this show about his hopes?
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Chapter 21
What does the old doll teach Edward about love, waiting, or opening his heart?
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Chapter 22
When Edward begins to hope again, what kind of home do you predict he needs next?
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Chapter 23
If you could speak to Edward while he waits in the shop, what advice would you give him?
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Chapter 24
How do the people who come into the shop make Edward think about being chosen?
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Chapter 25
What memories from Edward's past seem most important to him now, and why?
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Chapter 26
How does Edward show he has learned to love before he is chosen again?
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Chapter 27
How does the ending connect Edward's long journey back to Abilene, and why is it satisfying or surprising?
Example answer: The ending is surprising because Edward finally finds Abilene again after so many years and so many different owners. I felt happy because his journey was very hard, but it helped him learn to love. By the end, Edward is not the proud rabbit he used to be. He is ready to be loved and to love someone back.
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How to use this The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane reading journal
At home, as a discussion guide
After each chapter your reader writes a few lines on that chapter’s question. Read the answer together at bedtime: it shows what they understood and gives you something real to talk about, without a quiz.
In class, as a novel study
Print a class set (booklets fold from plain letter paper) and use one question per chapter as the reading-response or literature-circle prompt. The example answers at the front show what a full answer looks like.
Homeschool
One booklet covers the whole book, 27 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Reword any question before printing to match your reader.
Printing
The booklet PDF prints on ordinary 8.5 × 11 paper: print double-sided (flip on the short edge) at 100%, fold the stack in half and staple on the fold. There is also a one-page-per-sheet PDF and A5 binder pages.
Where the questions come from
Each question is about its own chapter. We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. The questions were drafted with AI from what is known about the book and checked before publishing; every one is editable before you print.
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