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.
b. they both love their spouses.
c. it is customary to say that.
d. they are lying to themselves.

2. in section one of the sweet hereafter, what makes sean walker feel good about himself?

a. playing sports
b. doing schoolwork
c. running the hotel
d. playing video games

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.