Literary Elements
"The sky was a bruised red" is an example of which figurative language?
Metaphor
Who is the second person Eddie meets in Heaven?
The Captain
The Captain says, "Sometimes when you sacrifice something precious, you're not really losing it." This is a:
Lesson/Theme
Who is a friend of Eddie’s father who worked at the pier.
Mickey Shea
What did the Captain lose when he died?
His life
"The fire hissed like a snake" is an example of:
Simile
Where does Eddie meet the second person in Heaven?
In a tropical jungle during a war
The Captain says, "Sacrifice is a part of life." What is the lesson he teaches Eddie?
Sacrifice is not a loss, it is a handoff
How does Eddie’s perspective of the Captain change by the end of their meeting?
He forgives him and understands his choice
How did the Captain die?
He stepped on a landmine while clearing a path for his men
In the sentence, "Eddie felt like a trapped animal in the bamboo cage," what is the author using?
Simile
What did the Captain gain by sacrificing his life?
He kept his promise to keep his men safe
The Captain tells Eddie that he didn't die for nothing. This supports the theme of:
Purpose and Sacrifice
How did Eddie get his leg injury during the war?
He was shot in the leg by the Captain to save him from a fire
What kind of conflict is Eddie’s struggle with his own feelings of anger and uselessness.
Internal conflict
The burning barn in the story represents Eddie's:
Traumatic memories and guilt
What does the setting (the war zone) look like when Eddie first arrives?
Dark, smoky, and scary
Why did the Captain shoot Eddie in the leg?
To stop Eddie from running into a burning building
What is the word for giving up something for the sake of others.
Sacrifice
What "skill" did the Captain have that kept the soldiers organized?
He promised to "leave no man behind"
During the war, Eddie and his unit were:
Prisoners of war
What did Eddie feel toward the Captain after finding out the truth about his leg?
Furious and angry