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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the significance of the field in the opening of Chapter Seven?
(a) The burnt tents used to rest here.
(b) It is the Captain's burial ground.
(c) Rabozzo dies here.
(d) Eddie gets rescued here.

2. What happens to the field where Chapter Seven opens?
(a) It turns to a forest.
(b) It becomes lush, green, and unscarred.
(c) It burns up.
(d) It disappears.

3. Where does Eddie wind up on his journey through death in Chapter Two?
(a) In Heaven.
(b) At the Pier.
(c) Under water.
(d) In a field.

4. Who mentally hurts Eddie in Chapter Eight?
(a) His mother.
(b) His brother.
(c) His father.
(d) Uncle Mickey.

5. Who usually starts the workday at Ruby Pier?
(a) The owner.
(b) Eddie.
(c) All of the maintenance workers.
(d) The ride operators.

Short Answer Questions

1. What literary device does the author repetitively use to reveal clues about Eddie's life?

2. What does Eddie learn about his voice in Heaven?

3. According to the Blue Man, what is Heaven for?

4. What is happening at the Ruby Pier of the present in Chapter Five?

5. How does Eddie celebrate his birthday in Chapter Two?

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