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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Eddie feel like his body is that of a child in Chapter Four?
(a) Because he tried to save a child during his life on earth.
(b) He was a child when he knew the Blue Man.
(c) Because he has gotten younger.
(d) His childhood was the happiest time of his life.

2. What happens between Eddie and his brother in Chapter Five?
(a) They part ways forever.
(b) They get into an accident.
(c) They decide to never speak again.
(d) They get into a fight.

3. What does Eddie learn about Heaven in Chapter Four?
(a) It is a dream.
(b) It is difficult to attain.
(c) It has many steps.
(d) It is subjective.

4. Who prevents a fatal accident at the Freddie Fall?
(a) The young man.
(b) A ride attendant.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Marguerite.

5. What does the Blue Man find at Ruby Pier?
(a) A place to hide.
(b) A place where he is invisible.
(c) Solace.
(d) A home.

6. Who says, "you can no more separate one life from another than you can separate a breeze from the wind."?
(a) The Blue Man.
(b) Eddie's father.
(c) Uncle Mickey.
(d) Eddie.

7. To whom does Eddie run for refuge from Uncle Mickey?
(a) His father.
(b) His brother.
(c) Marguerite.
(d) His mother.

8. What do Eddie and the other three soldiers have to do while imprisoned?
(a) Build new enemy huts.
(b) Beat other inmates.
(c) Work in a coal mine.
(d) Share military secrets.

9. What purpose does Amy or Annie serve in the story thus far?
(a) To foreshadow events.
(b) To shock the reader.
(c) To give purpose to the setting.
(d) To build suspense.

10. Where does the reader first meet Eddie?
(a) In the hospital where he is first born.
(b) In his apartment.
(c) At a dance with Marguerite.
(d) Ruby Pier.

11. What is different about Eddie when he wakes up?
(a) He looks different.
(b) He is young again.
(c) He floats.
(d) He can walk without his cane.

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

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

14. What is the new ride at Ruby Pier?
(a) Ferris Wheel.
(b) Roller coaster.
(c) Freddy Free Fall.
(d) Bumper cars.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Eddie's leg become crippled?

2. What happens to Eddie's leg?

3. What color is the sea that Eddie sees?

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

5. What world event is happening in Chapter Five?

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