The Five People You Meet In Heaven : Ch. 1-3
Contemporary fiction & Non-Fiction
Hoffman
Spring 2007
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Summary:
This is a work of fiction about an old man, Eddie, who dies in a tragic accident, trying to save a
little girl from a falling cart. This “astoundingly original story will change everything you’ve ever
thought about the after life – and the meaning of your lives here on earth.” (Inside cover)
Prediction
Before reading the novel, predict, (guess) what the novel will be about. Your prediction should be
a paragraph.
CHAPTER 1: THE END
Exercise 1
Use a dictionary and look up the meanings of the following words. Write down the definition in
the space provided. Then write one sentence using the vocabulary word.
Imminent
Cacophony
Comprehension Questions:
1) Describe Eddie’s appearance:
2) Where does Eddie work? What is his job?
3) Who is Eddie’s first and only love?
4) What tragic thing occurs on “Freddy’s Free Fall”? How is Eddie involved in the event?
CHAPTER 2: THE JOURNEY
Exercise 1
Use a dictionary and look up the meanings of the following words. Write down the definition in
the space provided. Then write one sentence using the vocabulary word.
Endured
Sapphire
Comprehension Questions:
1) What emotions is Eddie experiencing? Does he know where he is going?
2) What is Eddie worried about? Is he thinking about the little girl?
CHAPTER 3: THE ARRIVAL
Exercise 1
Use a dictionary and look up the meanings of the following words. Write down the definition in
the space provided. Then write one sentence using the vocabulary word.
Wincing
Leering
Comprehension Questions:
1) Where did Eddie wake up?
2) How did Eddie’s body feel? What was different?
3) What sound drew Eddie to a large theater?
4) What was unique about the man Eddie saw on the stage?