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Ed and Audrey walked away from Bernie's to the theatre, what happened the person Ed saw sitting on the "...old, scabby bench?"
He vanished. (p. 265)
Why didn't Ed hear Audrey's question after the man on the bench seemed to vanish?
He didn't hear her question because of the sense of noise in his mind from the red hearts and black words beating. (p. 265)
What did Ed dream about during the night after the movie with Audrey?
He dreamed that he was running away in a car with the Doorman in the front seat beside him. (p. 266)
What was written on the ace of hearts card?
The Suitcase; Cat Ballou; Roman Holiday (p. 267)
What do the words written on the ace of hearts card have in common?
They are movie titles. (p. 267)
What does Ed know about the movie The Suitcase?
It is a recent movie; it is a Spanish remake; it is a comedy-gangster movie full of hitmen, bullets and a suitcase full of stolen francs. (p. 267)
What keeps Ed from getting started on the Ace of Hearts mission?
Extra work in the days leading up to Christmas keeps Ed from getting started on the mission. He takes extra shifts and drives a lot of nights. (p. 267)
When driving taxi before Christmas, where does Ed keep the ace of hearts?
He keeps it in his shirt pocket. (p. 267)
What does Ed use as Christmas cards?
Aces from a few old packs of playing cards. (p. 268)
Who receives Christmas cards from Ed?
The people at each place Ed visited receive Christmas cards from him. (p. 268)
Ed delivers all his Christmas cards without being noticed, except for one. Who noticed Ed delivering his card to them?
Sophie. (p. 268)
What special message did Ed write in Sophie's card?
"You've got beauty." (p. 268)
Who was the last to receive Ed's Christmas card?
Father O'Reilly. (p. 269)
On Christmas Eve, what does Ed's "shack" smell like?
Turkey, coleslaw, and the Doorman. (p. 271)
What does Audrey bring to the Christmas Eve meal?
A bottle (wine?) and biscuits she made. (p. 272)
Why can't Audrey stay long at the Ed's Christmas Eve get-together?
Simon (her boyfriend) was having a get-together with his friends and wanted her to come. (p. 272)
What did Ritchie bring on his motorbike to Ed's Christmas Eve get-together?
He brought a big cooler full of food including prawns, salmon and sliced lemons on his motorbike. (p. 272)
Why are Ed, Audrey and Ritchie sure that Marv will come for the Christmas Eve meal at Ed's place?
He will come for the free food. They consider him a free-loader. (p. 273)
What does Marv bring to the Christmas Eve meal at Ed's place?
Nothing. He is empty-handed. (p. 273)
When Marv arrives at Ed's Christmas Eve get-together, what is he hoping?
He is hoping that the others have forgotten that he has to kiss the dog. (p. 273)
After the Christmas Eve meal, playing cards, and drinking, Audrey leaves. What do the three guys do then?
They wander through town and end up at the bonfire at the top of Main Street. (p. 275)
What is happening at the bonfire that the guys go to on Christmas Eve?
Dancing, talking, fighting. (p. 275)
Where does Marv go after kissing the Doorman?
He goes straight to the bathroom. (p. 275)
What does Ed give the Doorman after the dog is kissed by Marv?
Ed gives the Doorman a kiss on the forehead and a prime piece of turkey. (p. 275)
Who does Ed recognize at the Christmas Eve bonfire?
Angie Carusso and her kids. (p. 276)
What does Angie Carusso give Ed at the bonfire?
An ice cream cone. (p. 276)
Who does Ed think of as he overhears a father talking with his son at the bonfire?
His father. (p. 277)
Why did Ed cry when he visited his father's grave?
He felt guilty that he didn't have the courage to speak at his Dad's funeral. (p. 277)
Why did Ed say of his father, "He was a gentleman?"
Because his father never had a bad word for anyone or a true act of unkindness. (p. 277)
What did Ed think his father didn't deserve?
Not a word from anyone in his family at his funeral. (p. 277)
What does Ed think he needs in order to have words at his funeral?
He needs "...life in your life." (p. 278)
Who does Ed find at home after visiting his Dad's grave, and where are they?
He finds Ritchie sleeping on his front porch and Marv sleeping in the back seat of his car. (p. 278)
On Christmas Eve, when Ritchie wants to stay over at Ed's place for night, what does Ed see in Ritchie's eyes?
Sadness. (p. 278)
On Christmas Eve, how does Ed wake Marv from his sleep in his car?
Ed honks the horn. (p. 279)
On Christmas Eve, what does Ed retrieve from his bedroom before he lets Marv sleep there?
H retrieves all the cards from the drawer next to the bed. (p. 279)
On Christmas Eve, while Marv and Ritchie sleep at Ed's place, why doesn't Ed want to sleep?
He has been thinking about the cards, worrying about the hearts, and doesn't want to sleep in case he dreams about them. (p. 280)
What does Ed think is a dirty word, especially around Christmas?
Tradition. (p. 280)
Where, and with whom, does Ed spend Christmas day (after twelve o' clock)?
At his Ma's, with his her and Ed's siblings, their families and his brother's girlfriend. (p. 280)
With whom does Ed spend Christmas after his time with his family?
Milla. (p. 283)
What symbolism does Ed recognize as he sits on his mom's front steps with his brother, on Christmas day?
He sits in the darkness, his brother sits in the light. This is symbolic as it reflects how Ed's Ma see her sons; Ed is the bad or worthless son and his brother is the good or prized son. (p. 282)
Why is Milla excited when Ed arrives, on Christmas afternoon?
Because she has a present for Ed. (p. 283)
Ed feels badly that he doesn't have a gift for Milla. What is her response?
She is glad that he came back to visit her. (p. 283)
"In normal circumstances, I'd prefer to shoot someone who uses the word ________________, but it suits Milla down to the ground. She wipes her mouth and mutters '_____________________' several times, and I feel like Christmas is complete." What word did Milla use to describe the Christmas meal with Ed?
Marvelous. (p. 284)
What did Milla give Ed for Christmas?
A casual black suit with an ocean blue shirt. (p. 284)
Milla forgot she gave Ed the suit. Who did Ed tell her gave it to him?
A beautiful woman. (p. 285)
On Christmas day, Ed rides back from Milla's in Simon's taxi. What does Simon admit to Ed about Audrey?
"She loves you, Ed..." (p. 287)
On Boxing Day, why does Ed drop by Bernie's theatre?
To find out information about the movie titles on the ace of hearts. (p. 288)
Which three people does the ace of hearts direct Ed to help?
"Ritchie. Marv. Audrey." (p. 289)
When Ed is watching Ritchie's house, two men arrive. What are they eating?
Pies. (p. 291)
When Ed is watching Ritchie's house, who are the two men that come talk to him?
K
When Ed is watching Ritchie's house and is joined by Daryl and Kevin, why does Ed have a hard time recognizing them?
Because they are not wearing their balaclavas.(p. 292)
When Ed has been watching Ritchie's house, what thought do Daryl and Keith leave him with?
Ritchie is one of Ed's best friends and Ed knows what to do as his mission for Ritchie. (p. 295)
What is Ritchie's real name?
David Sanchez. (p. 297)
After observing Ritchie, what does Ed conclude Ritchie's life consists of?
Late, lonesome nights, waking up at 10:30 a.m., being at the pub by 12, being at the betting shop by 1, earning dole checks (taxi driving), and playing cards, and that's it. (p. 299)
What message did Ed deliver to Ritchie?
"Ritchie - you're an absolute disgrace to yourself." (p. 302)
At the river, Ritchie admits to Ed that there is only one thing that he wants. What does Ritchie want?
"To want." (p. 305)
After Ritchie and Ed's time at the river, what does Ritchie look for the next day?
A job. (p. 305)
What does Ed think about regarding himself, after his conversation with Ritchie at the river?
He thinks about who he is and what he wants in life. (p. 305)
What did Ed do in respect of his father's superstition regarding New Years?
Take the towels down. "Never leave anything out to dry as the sun comes up for the new year." (p. 307)
What is Ed's New Year's wish for the Doorman?
May the Doorman live another year. (p. 307)
Ed's realizes that his message for Marv involves a question to do with Marv's $40,000. What is that question?
What does Marv need to do with the money? (p. 308)
What are three tactics Ed considers using to figure out what Marv needs to do with the $40,000 he has saved?
Tactic 1: Argue with him (Marv)
Tactic 2: Get him so mind-numbingly drunk that he spills the message without even thinking.
Tactic 3: Come straight out and ask. (P 308-309)
When confronted by a homeless man asking for spare change, Ed realizes how he can find out what Marv is planning to do with the $40,000 he has saved. What is Ed going to do to find this out?
Ed will ask Marv for money. (p. 310)
Who is Ed's favorite message?
Milla. (p. 311)
When he finally asks Marv for money, Ed notes a change in their relationship. How does he describe it?
The death of their "...usual trivial relationship." (p. 314)
Why can't Marv lend Ed any money?
The money is locked in a fund and can't be taken out for a few years.
When Ed finds out about Marv's child, how old is the child?
About two and a half. (p. 317)
What is Marv's former girlfriend's name?
Suzanne Boyd. (p. 317)
Why is the address 17 Cabranatta Road, Auburn, significant to Marv?
That is Suzanne Boyd's address in the city.
How does Marv view himself, knowing that he wants to help with his child but that he doesn't have the courage to turn onto their street?
Pathetic. (p. 320)
How much money is Marv planning to save to help out with his child?
Fifty grand (fifty thousand dollars). (p. 321)
After Ed and Marv talk about Suzanne Boyd and the child, what does Ed offer Marv?
That he will come with Marv to meet the child. (p. 321)
How many times does Marv attempt to knock on Suzanne's front door before he actually knocks?
Fourteen. (p. 322)
Why does Ed drive Marv to Suzanne Boyd's home in a cab rather than going in Marv's car?
Ed and Marv decide that if Marv gets beat up at Suzanne's home, they will want a car that starts on the first try. (p. 322)
Who sees Marv out of Suzanne's family's home?
Henry Boyd, her dad. (p. 323)
At the Boyd home, when Ed goes to help Marv off the lawn, what two people does he see at the front door?
Suzanne and a little girl.(p. 324)
What is Marv and Suzanne's daughter's name?
Melinda. (p. 327)
Where does Ed take Suzanne and Melinda when they come to see Marv?
To a playground near Marv's work. (p. 328)
After helping Suzanne, Melinda and Marv meet at the playground, what does Ed comment are two of the most beautiful things he has ever seen?
Marv's smile and the tears on his face. (p. 330)
Who does Ed consider his most important message?
Audrey. (p. 330)
In the chapter called Marv's Afterthought, what was Marv's afterthought?
Marv wondered if Ed ever needed the money he had said he needed. (p. 332)
For how long do Ed and Audrey dance in the garden?
3 minutes. (p. 335)
What time of day is it when Ed and Audrey dance in the garden?
Morning. (p. 333-335)
What do Ed and Audrey tell each other, without words, when they danced together for three minutes in the garden?
They love each other. (p. 335)
After dancing with Audrey, and having completed delivering all 12 messages, what does Ed feel?
Freedom. (p. 336)
After delivering all 12 messages, Ed receives one more card in his mailbox. Who is the last message for?
For Ed, himself. (p. 337)
After Ed receives the final card, the Joker, he is sent to the cemetery. Why was he sent to the cemetery?
To remind himself that he doesn't want to die the same way his father did. (p. 348)