The "Sweet hereafter" is the idiomatic way to refer to heave, so that explains why the correct answer is B "A beautiful place the dead go, like heaven". In reference to the novel's title, we can see how this is related owing to the fact that the narrator is telling his story after an accident in which he almost die.Correspondingly, what does the sweet hereafter mean?
In a future time or state: hope to win salvation hereafter. Together the phrase "sweet hereafter" means heaven or the afterlife. It is the place that someones soul goes to after death.
Likewise, why did the author chose Dolores Driscoll as the narrator in section 1 of The Sweet Hereafter? Answer: The author chose Delores so that through her, the readers will be able to get a first hand experience description of the accident. Also, Delores provided a background story of all the children, giving descriptions of them while picking them up.
Keeping this in view, why did Nicole lie in the sweet hereafter?
Her father seeks to sue the company that manufactured the bus that caused the accident and for that it is necessary to prove that the accident was caused by the malfunctioning of the bus. Yet, Nicole lies that it was Dolores' fault that the accident happened and there is no need for trial.
Where does the sweet hereafter take place?
Upstate New York
Who is the first person major in The Sweet Hereafter?
Dolores Driscoll
What does Dolores home life reveal about her character?
In section 1 of the sweet hereafter, what does dolores's home life reveal about her character? dolores waits on her husband and takes care of everything, but she feels no joy; she is numb and depressed. dolores must do all the work because of her husband's illness; she is filled with anger at what fate has done to her.What is the plot structure used in the sweet hereafter?
The plot structure used in The Sweet Hereafter is: Linear plot structure. Parallel plot structure. Spiral plot structure.Who wrote The Sweet Hereafter?
Russell Banks
What is Mitchell Stephens source of pain and loneliness?
Her dependence on drugs made Stephens feel like he also lost a child, though not physically gone, but still lost. She became the source of his pain and loneliness. 
