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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is the story set in Chapter Eleven, after the author reveals the fourth person Eddie meets in Heaven?

2. How does the book end?

3. In Chapter Twelve, who beckons Eddie to come nearer?

4. How does Eddie spend his last birthday?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Eddie's father die?

2. Clearly, Chapter thirteen is used as the falling action for the reader. How is Tala's lesson a resolution for Eddie, as well?

3. Describe Eddie's relationship with Joe.

4. Is the estate attorney's view of Eddie accurate? Why or why not?

5. How is Chapter Twelve used as the denouement?

6. At this point, Albom has shown the reader a span of seventy-five years in only ten, short chapters. How is Albom's storytelling effective?

7. Why is a reception hall an appropriate place for Eddie to meet Marguerite in Heaven?

8. How is the person whose key shredded the cable connected to the Pier?

9. Explain Ruby's lesson to Eddie.

10. How does the reader know that Eddie's memory will be kept alive at the Pier?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many themes are seen throughout the novel. Three that are most prevalent include: forgiveness, acceptance, and the importance of love in a person's life. Using the three aforementioned themes as points in your response, highlight what you have learned about these themes as used in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

The estate attorney at the end of the novel comments on what a "poor slob" Eddie is because he has no material possessions. How is Eddie actually rich, without consideration of material possessions?

Essay Topic 3

The Captain tells Eddie, "When you sacrifice something that is precious, you don't actually lose it. " (Chapter 7) How is the Captain's statement relevant to Eddie's entire life, not just to his leg injury? Be sure to cite at least three examples.

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