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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eddie do on his seventy-fifth birthday?
(a) Works at the park.
(b) Goes to the racetrack.
(c) Goes fishing.
(d) Takes a drive.

2. What does Eddie tell his father at the diner?
(a) That he is angry with him.
(b) That he is letting go of his anger.
(c) That he was foolish for trying to save Mickey.
(d) That he loves him.

3. What is the lesson in Chapter Eleven?
(a) Lost love is still love; it just takes a different form.
(b) Forgiveness comes easily with love.
(c) Life is short and there is no time for regret.
(d) It's better to have loved and lost than never loved at all.

4. What color does Eddie see in Chapter Twelve?
(a) Black.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Gold.

5. In Chapter Twelve, who beckons Eddie to come nearer?
(a) A small girl.
(b) Marguerite.
(c) His father.
(d) God.

6. Why is Eddie's father not able to speak?
(a) He needs to listen in order to learn his lessons.
(b) He is a part of the woman's eternity, but not truly present.
(c) He is being punished for his abusive behavior during his lifetime.
(d) He is indifferent.

7. What literary device is used when discussing the accident that occurs at another park?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Simile.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) Flashback.

8. From what does Marguerite eventually die?
(a) Broken heart.
(b) Lung cancer.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Brain tumor.

9. How does Eddie spend his first birthday after Marguerite's death?
(a) He lights a candle for her on his cake.
(b) He visits Marguerite's grave.
(c) He works.
(d) He does not celebrate any more.

10. For what are Eddie's co-worker and estate attorney looking?
(a) The deed to Eddie's apartment.
(b) Cash.
(c) The keys to Ruby Pier.
(d) Bank statement or other valuables.

11. How does Eddie feel about his life without Marguerite?
(a) Abandoned.
(b) Free.
(c) Regretful.
(d) Unhappy and unfulfilled.

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

13. Who finally leads Eddie to Heaven?
(a) Tala; her hands were in his.
(b) His father; he has to seek Eddie's forgiveness.
(c) Rabozzo; he shows Eddie that he is really okay.
(d) Marguerite; her love guides him to Heaven.

14. How does Eddie spend his last birthday?
(a) He visits his family's and Marguerite's graves.
(b) He goes to church.
(c) He walks the boardwalk.
(d) He works.

15. How does Eddie feel about his father?
(a) Resentful.
(b) Longing for acceptance.
(c) Pathetic and useless.
(d) Angry and hateful.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the book end?

2. What does Eddie learn about the last day he was alive?

3. Eddie and Marguerite save money for what big event?

4. Later, where does Amy or Annie meet an old man?

5. Who tries to save Mickey Shea from drowning?

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