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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Eddie's father's hospital roommate?
(a) Mickey Shea.
(b) The Blue Man.
(c) Ruby.
(d) Ruby's husband, Emile.

2. How many years of Eddie's life does the author reveal through this storyline?
(a) Eighty-two.
(b) Forty-seven.
(c) Seventy-five.
(d) Eighty.

3. How old is Eddie in Chapter Two?
(a) Five years old.
(b) Seventy-two.
(c) Seventy-five.
(d) Eighty.

4. In death, what step is Ruby Pier for the Blue Man?
(a) The first step.
(b) The second step.
(c) The third step.
(d) The final step.

5. What happens between Eddie and his father?
(a) They ignore each other.
(b) They argue and never speak again.
(c) They discuss their bad relationship.
(d) The mend their differences.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Eddie spend his last birthday?

2. What does the Captain receive from Eddie?

3. To what does Ruby compare anger?

4. What causes the Blue Man's death?

5. What does Eddie hear at the opening of Chapter Twelve?

(see the answer key)

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