The Five People You Meet in Heaven

When Eddie arrives in the fifth and final setting, he hears "a high-pitched rolling of irregular shrieks and lulls." What does this noise remind him of?

• Children at the pier

• The village, the fire, and Smitty

• The other 4 people in heaven

• His wife

What is the name of the little girl Eddie meets in the fifth heaven?

• Annie

• Amy

• Tala

• Inas

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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What does Tala ask Eddie to do?

• She asks Eddie to forgive her.

• She asks Eddie to pay for his sins.

• She asks Eddie to wash her with a stone.

• She asks him to get in the river.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

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What does Eddie learn from Tala?

• He Learns that his life had purpose.

• He learned that he kept other children safe to "make good" for Tala.

• He learns that he was supposed to be at Ruby Pier.

• all of the above

Consider the ending of the novel. How does Eddie's final realization about his life and its impact provide a resolution to the story's central conflicts?

• Eddie's final realization leaves the central conflicts unresolved.

• Eddie's understanding of his life's impact brings closure and peace to his character.

• Eddie's final realization creates new conflicts.

• Eddie's final realization has no effect on the story's resolution.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does Eddie's interaction with the different people he meets in heaven help him understand the impact of his life on others?

• Eddie learns that his life had no impact on others.

• Eddie realizes that his actions, both big and small, significantly affected the lives of others.

• Eddie's interactions show that he was largely ignored by others.

• Eddie's interactions have no bearing on his understanding of his life's impact.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Consider the character of Marguerite in the novel. How does her presence in Eddie's afterlife help him understand the concept of love and sacrifice?

• Marguerite's presence shows Eddie that love is fleeting and unimportant.

• Marguerite helps Eddie realize that love involves sacrifice and enduring commitment.

• Marguerite's presence has no significant impact on Eddie's understanding of love.

• Marguerite teaches Eddie that love is only about personal happiness.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Consider the narrative structure of "The Five People You Meet in Heaven." How does the non-linear timeline affect the reader's understanding of Eddie's life and the novel's themes?

• The non-linear timeline confuses the reader and detracts from the story.

• The non-linear timeline allows for a deeper understanding of Eddie's life and the interconnectedness of events.

• The non-linear timeline has no impact on the reader's understanding.

• The non-linear timeline makes the story less engaging.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Analyze the theme of forgiveness in the novel. How does Eddie's journey through heaven help him come to terms with his need to forgive others and himself?

• Eddie's journey shows that forgiveness is unnecessary.

• Eddie learns that forgiveness is essential for peace and closure.

• Eddie's journey emphasizes holding onto grudges.

• Eddie's journey has no focus on forgiveness.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does Eddie's understanding of his own life change after meeting the five people in Heaven?

• He becomes more resentful of his past

• He realizes the interconnectedness of human experiences

• He wishes he had lived differently

• He feels justified in all his actions

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept