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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who pays for Eddie's funeral?
(a) Eddie's estate.
(b) The park owner, with Eddie's paycheck.
(c) The park owner, from his own pocket.
(d) The little girl's mother.

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

3. What does the reader learn about Eddie's character in Chapter Eight?
(a) He is motivated, yet unfulfilled.
(b) He is lazy, angry and resentful.
(c) He is diligent and regimented.
(d) He is dependable, trustworthy and kind.

4. In Chapter Three, where does Eddie stop at the Pier?
(a) In front of the Ferris Wheel.
(b) In front of the freak show.
(c) In front of the popcorn machine.
(d) In front of the Freddy Fall.

5. What does the Captain receive from Eddie?
(a) Forgiveness for shooting him in the leg.
(b) A medal of honor.
(c) Validation that the rest of the men made it out safely.
(d) Eddie's dog tags.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is different about Eddie when he wakes up?

2. Who says, "War is not a game. If there's a shot to be made, you make it, you hear? No guilt. No hesitation...."?

3. What does Eddie discover he CANNOT do when he wakes up?

4. Why is Eddie envious of Joe?

5. How old was Eddie's father when he died?

(see the answer key)

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