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The Five People You Meet in Heaven Quiz

Mitch Albom
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The Five People You Meet in Heaven Quiz

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1)

What literary device does the author repetitively use to reveal clues about Eddie's life? (from Chapter 5)

Personification.
Simile.
Metaphor.
Flashback.
2)

What happens to Eddie's belongings? (from Chapter 14)

His apartment is pillaged by teenagers visiting the park.
They are packed away with Ruby Pier memorabilia.
The estate attorney takes them.
They are sent to Eddie's long time friend.
3)

As discovered in Chapter Six, for what is Eddie saving his money? (from Chapter 6)

To attend school for engineering.
To attend school to become a construction worker.
To attend school to become a mathematician.
To attend school to become a teacher.
4)

What world event is happening in Chapter Five? (from Chapter 5)

The Stock Market Crash.
The Great Depression.
A new President is being elected.
War in Europe.
5)

What does Marguerite tell Eddie before he leaves for the war? (from Chapter 6)

That she will marry another man.
That she cannot wait for him.
That she will wait for him.
That she loves him.
6)

Where is Chapter Eight set? (from Chapter 8)

In a field, in a car.
On a mountain range, in a diner.
On a farm, hosting a carnival.
In a helicopter, leaving a battle.
7)

Who takes over Eddie's job? (from Chapter 14)

Joe.
The tall man from the carnival.
Uncle Mickey.
Eddie's assistant.
8)

Where does the story end? (from Chapter 14)

In the past, at the Pier.
In the future, at the Pier.
In the present, at the Pier.
In Heaven.
9)

What purpose does Amy or Annie serve in the story thus far? (from Chapter 7)

To foreshadow events.
To shock the reader.
To give purpose to the setting.
To build suspense.
10)

What does Eddie decide to do for a profession when he is young? (from Chapter 6)

He becomes a maintenance worker.
He becomes a teacher.
He enlists in the army.
He becomes an engineer.
11)

Of what does Marguerite assure Eddie in Chapter Eleven? (from Chapter 11)

That she felt no pain when she died.
That Heaven is a good place to be.
That she always forgave him.
His love has remained with her, and hers, with him.
12)

How does Eddie feel when he returns home from the war? (from Chapter 8)

Depressed and helpless.
Useless and used.
Sad and resentful.
Angry and hurt.
13)

What talent does Eddie have that eventually helps him escape from prison during the war? (from Chapter 6)

He does magic tricks.
He juggles.
He's a comedian.
He sings.
14)

How does Eddie feel about his life without Marguerite? (from Chapter 12)

Unhappy and unfulfilled.
Abandoned.
Regretful.
Free.
15)

Who restores peace to Eddie's household in Chapter Five? (from Chapter 5)

Eddie
Joe
Eddie's father.
Eddie's mother.
16)

From what does Marguerite eventually die? (from Chapter 10)

Brain tumor.
Lung cancer.
Broken heart.
Pneumonia.
17)

On what does Eddie reflect during his last birthday? (from Chapter 12)

The times he spent with Marguerite.
His job.
The war.
His life.
18)

What does Eddie's co-worker say about Eddie? (from Chapter 9)

"Eddie was a great worker."
"Eddie loved children."
"Eddie really loved his wife."
"Eddie was a kind soul."
19)

What does Eddie learn about the last day he was alive? (from Chapter 13)

That the park had to close without him.
That he saves the little girl from the falling cart.
That many people cried when he died.
That the little girl was killed by the cart and will meet him in Heaven.
20)

Who says, "The world is full of stories, but the stories are all one."? (from Chapter 14)

Eddie, in the Epilogue.
The author, in the Epilogue.
Tala, in the Epilogue.
Annie or Amy, in the Epilogue.
21)

Who usually starts the workday at Ruby Pier? (from Chapter 7)

The owner.
The ride operators.
All of the maintenance workers.
Eddie.
22)

How does Eddie come across big money? (from Chapter 10)

Wins at the racetrack.
Joe lends him the money.
He finds it beneath a ride.
Gets a raise at work.
23)

Why is Eddie's father not able to speak? (from Chapter 8)

He is being punished for his abusive behavior during his lifetime.
He is indifferent.
He is a part of the woman's eternity, but not truly present.
He needs to listen in order to learn his lessons.
24)

What does Eddie say to Marguerite about the war? (from Chapter 10)

"I killed ten men."
"Too much bloodshed caused too much pain."
"I lost myself."
"It was unbearable."
25)

What happens between Eddie and his brother in Chapter Five? (from Chapter 5)

They get into a fight.
They decide to never speak again.
They get into an accident.
They part ways forever.
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