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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author use as symbolism in Chapter Two?
(a) People.
(b) The Pier.
(c) The birthday song.
(d) Colors.

2. Why can't Eddie play with the erector set he received for his eighth birthday?
(a) He misbehaved.
(b) He has to attend a funeral.
(c) It breaks before he can use it.
(d) His father takes it away.

3. Who says, "the human spirit knows, deep down, that all lives intersect....death doesn't take someone, it misses someone else, and in the small distance between being taken and being missed, lives are changed."?
(a) The funeral director.
(b) The Blue Man.
(c) Eddie.
(d) The priest.

4. What promise did the Captain make?
(a) To leave none of his men behind.
(b) To return Rabozzo's body to his home.
(c) To save many lives.
(d) To come home from the war soon.

5. What lesson does Eddie learn in Chapter Seven?
(a) That war causes permanent damage.
(b) That love is painful.
(c) That forgiveness is easy.
(d) That sacrifice is essential.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what does the Captain save his men?

2. What is the last thing Eddie remembers physically feeling before he dies?

3. What causes the Blue Man's death?

4. Why is Eddie envious of Joe?

5. In death, what step is Ruby Pier for the Blue Man?

(see the answer key)

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