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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what does the Captain save his men?
(a) Burning tents.
(b) A landmine.
(c) Friendly fire.
(d) The coal mine.

2. To what does Ruby compare anger?
(a) A curved blade.
(b) Sinfulness.
(c) Fire.
(d) A magnet.

3. What does Eddie learn about his voice in Heaven?
(a) It will change once Eddie learns his lessons.
(b) It is only permitted during urgent situations.
(c) It will come; silence helps people listen.
(d) It has disappeared forever.

4. Who is Tala?
(a) The girl Eddie saves from Freddy Fall.
(b) The girl who dies in the tent in the Philippines.
(c) A child Eddie kept safe by doing his job at the Pier.
(d) His daughter.

5. What does the author show the reader through all of Eddie's five people?
(a) That Heaven is different for everyone.
(b) That we are all tied together.
(c) That kindness does not get overlooked.
(d) That strangers are important.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Eddie and the other two soldiers decide to do before escaping?

2. Why does Marguerite spend six months in the hospital?

3. What happens to Rabozzo when he becomes ill?

4. How old is Eddie in Chapter Two?

5. What does Eddie remember thinking, right after he dies?

(see the answer key)

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