1. In section two of "The Sweet Hereafter", why do Risa and Billy lie when they tell each other "I love you"?

AIt is better than the truth.
BThey both love their spouses.
CIt is customary to say that.
DThey are lying to themselves.


  1. In section one of The Sweet Hereafter, what makes Sean Walker feel good about himself?

APlaying sports
BDoing schoolwork
CRunning the hotel
DPlaying video games

Verified Answer :

  1. In section two of "The Sweet Hereafter", why do Risa and Billy lie when they tell each other "I love you"?   A. It is better than the truth.

    Risa is the wife of Billy's friend. Billy is a widower. They have been having an affair even before the accident happened. 

    2. In section one of The Sweet Hereafter, what makes Sean Walker feel good about himself? D. Playing video games

    Sean Walker is the son of Risa and Wendel. He is a sickly kid who excels in playing video games.