The Five People You Meet In Heaven
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Describe how Eddie manged to kill the Blue Man.
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This quiz assesses understanding of key themes and characters in 'The Five People You Meet In Heaven'. It explores concepts like forgiveness, love, and existential reflections, enhancing comprehension and critical thinking about the novel.
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Descibe why the Blue Man was blue.
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Describe how Eddie and Marguerite met.
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Describe Eddie and Marguerite's love for one another.
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Describe what happenes at the end.
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"You have _____ when you make with with yourself," said Ruby.
Explanation
The correct answer is "Peace." In this context, Ruby is stating that one experiences peace when they are in harmony with themselves. This suggests that peace comes from within, and it is achieved when there is no internal conflict or turmoil.Rate this question:
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"Lost ____ is still ____," said Marguerite.
Explanation
The phrase "Lost love is still love" suggests that even when love is lost or gone, it still retains its essence and significance. Marguerite is expressing the idea that love, once experienced, remains a part of a person's life and continues to hold value, even if it is no longer present in the same way. This statement highlights the enduring nature of love and its ability to leave a lasting impact on individuals.Rate this question:
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"_________ are people you have yet come to know," said the Blue man.
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The correct answer is "Strangers." The Blue man is stating that strangers are people you have not yet come to know. This implies that strangers are individuals who are unfamiliar to us and with whom we have not yet established a relationship or connection.Rate this question:
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Eddie's brother Joe grew up to live in _______.
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The given question states that Eddie's brother Joe grew up to live in Florida. Therefore, the correct answer is Florida.Rate this question:
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"Did I pull her out of the way?" Tala shook her head. "No pull." Eddie shivered. His head dropped. So there it was. The end of his story. "____," Tala said. He looked up. "____?"
Explanation
In the given passage, Tala denies pulling someone out of the way, causing Eddie to feel defeated and believe that his story has come to an end. Tala then says a word that prompts Eddie to look up and ask for clarification. The word that Tala says could be "Push," which suggests that instead of pulling someone out of the way, Eddie actually pushed them. This explanation fits with the context of the passage and provides a logical continuation of the conversation between Tala and Eddie.Rate this question:
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What's the name of the little girl Eddie saved?
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Amanda
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Emma
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Emile
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Amy
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A. AmyExplanation
Eddie saved a little girl named Amy.Rate this question:
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What did Eddie ask every person he met in heaven?
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"Am I really dead?"
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"Am I in heaven?"
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"The little girl at the pier. Did I save her?"
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"Am I ever going to see my father again?"
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A. "The little girl at the pier. Did I save her?"Explanation
The correct answer is "The little girl at the pier. Did I save her?" This is because in the novel "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" by Mitch Albom, Eddie is a character who dies and goes to heaven. Throughout the story, he is haunted by the memory of a little girl he tried to save from a falling amusement park ride. He asks every person he meets in heaven if he was successful in saving her, seeking closure and reassurance.Rate this question:
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What was the Blue Man's real name?
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Jonathan Constantine
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Jake Correa-McMullen
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Joseph Corvelzchik
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Blue Man was his real name
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A. Joseph CorvelzchikExplanation
The correct answer is Joseph Corvelzchik. This is the Blue Man's real name.Rate this question:
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What did the captain do to Eddie that made him angry?
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Shot him
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Hurt him
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Ignored him
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Never left him alone
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A. Shot himExplanation
The captain made Eddie angry by shooting him.Rate this question:
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What did the captain teach Eddie?
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Forgiveness
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Love
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Sacrifice
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Trustworthiness
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A. SacrificeExplanation
The captain taught Eddie about sacrifice. This implies that the captain imparted knowledge or lessons to Eddie regarding the act of giving up something for the benefit or well-being of others. The captain likely emphasized the importance of selflessness and putting others before oneself. Through these teachings, Eddie may have learned the value of making sacrifices in order to make a positive impact on the lives of others.Rate this question:
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What did Ruby teach Eddie?
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Trustworthiness
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Love
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Forgiveness
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Sacrifice
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A. ForgivenessExplanation
Ruby taught Eddie forgiveness.Rate this question:
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Who's Tala?
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Eddie's mother
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Eddie's god mother
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The little girl Eddie saved at the pier
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The little girl in the burning hut
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A. The little girl in the burning hutExplanation
Tala is described as the little girl in the burning hut. This suggests that Eddie saved her from a dangerous situation, indicating that she was trapped or in immediate danger due to the fire. This explanation aligns with the information given in the options and provides a logical reason for Tala's significance in the question.Rate this question:
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What did the Tala say to Eddie that really hurt him inside?
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"You hurt me"
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"You burn me"
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"You bad"
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"Get away"
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A. "You burn me"Explanation
The correct answer is "You burn me." This statement implies that Eddie's actions or words have caused emotional pain to Tala. It suggests that whatever Eddie did or said had a deep impact on Tala, leaving her feeling hurt and possibly scarred emotionally. This statement carries a strong emotional weight, indicating the depth of the hurt that Eddie caused Tala.Rate this question:
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What did Tala ask Eddie to do?
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To wash her
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To help her
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To keep her safe
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To ignore her
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A. To wash herExplanation
Tala asked Eddie to wash her.Rate this question:
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How did the captain die?
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He held a grenade to long, and was killed instantly
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He was shot several times by the enemy
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He stepped on a land mine, which exploded right under him.
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He was accidentally shot by one of his allies
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A. He stepped on a land mine, which exploded right under him.Explanation
The correct answer is that the captain died because he stepped on a land mine, which exploded right under him. This means that he unknowingly stepped on a hidden explosive device, causing it to detonate and kill him instantly.Rate this question:
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