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1
Which of the following is the first description Charlie gives the reader of Sam?
She has a great sense of humor.
She has very very pretty green eyes.
She was quiet and did not talk much.
She loves some of the best music.
2
When Charlie use to have his friend over, what topic would they discuss?
Girls
Music
Movies
All of the above.
3
At the first party Charlie goes to with Patrick and Sam, who does he accidentally see kissing?
Susan & Michael
His Sister & her boyfriend
Sam & Patrick
Patrick & Brad
4
What is the only occasion that Charlie can remember seeing his father cry?
During the funeral for his Aunt Helen.
When talking about being abused as a child.
Watching the final episode of M*A*S*H.
Reading the end of a book about the Holocaust.
5
Main character of the story. The story is entirely from his perspective.
Michael
Patrick
Charlie
Sam
6
Charlie has always felt guilty for Aunt Helen’s death. Why?
She was hit by a bus when she pushed Charlie out of the way.
She drowned while rescuing Charlie when they were swimming.
She was in a car crash while getting him a birthday present.
She fell off the roof while retrieving a Frisbee for Charlie
7
At the beginning of this story, who did he go to the football games with?
His sister’s boyfriend.
Kenny Watson.
His parents.
No one. He went alone.
8
While at the park, a man tries to put the moves on Charlie. How does Charlie know this man?
He is Charlie’s dentist.
He plays poker with his dad.
He covers sports on the local TV news.
He is Charlie’s bus driver.
9
She used to talk to Charlie in Middle School Now she acts less intelligent when boys are around
Susan
Sam
Charlie's sister
Mary Elizabeth
10
Why does Charlie seem to be upset as the school year comes to an end?
Most of his friends are seniors and they will move away soon
Charlie’s goal was to earn straight As and he did not.
His parents decided to send him to a private school.
His father has already lined up a summer job for him.
11
She kisses Charlie because she wants his first kiss to be with someone who loves him.
Sam
Nobody
Aunt Helen
Charlie's sister
12
According to Charlie, why does Sam love her pickup truck so much?
The pickup truck reminds Sam of her father.
It is a symbol of freedom.
The pickup truck was completely rebuilt by Sam.
She paid for the truck by herself and she is proud of that.
13
He plays football for Penn State University.
Charlie
Charlie's brother
Sam
Patrick
14
How did Brad’s father react when he found out the Brad was gay?
He stopped talking to Brad.
He beat up Brad.
He kicked Brad out of the house.
He hugged Brad and said, “I know.”
15
Charlie has two favorite classes. One of them is English. What is the other?
Foods I
Shop
Algebra
Biology
16
What word does Charlie use to describe driving through the tunnel with Sam and Patrick)?
Hypoallergenic
Infinite
Transcendental
Universal
17
What “bad things” happened to Aunt Helen when she was younger?
She was molested as a child.
Her parents disowned her because she was gay.
Her husband died while fighting in the Vietnam War.
She had a series of miscarriages.
18
What musical do the main characters act in and Charlie goes to see throughout the book?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Rent
Les Miserables
Fiddler on the Roof
19
How does Charlie’s sister react after his parents find out that her boyfriend hit her?
She became upset with the entire family and moved out.
She found a new boyfriend that did not abuse her.
She was very upset and tells Charlie that she hates him.
She thanked Charlie for saving her
20
Charlie’s best friend until he took his own life.
Michael
Brad
Patrick
Craig
21
He dates Sam for most of the novel, is a photographer, and does not listen to Sam.
Craig
Patrick
Charlie
Charlie's brother
22
Charlie's English teacher.
Patrick
Michael
Brad
Bill
23
Where does Charlie end up at the end of this story?
He is sent to a prep school.
A mental hospital to deal with the abuse by his Aunt Helen.
He ends up at a medical hospital because he has cancer.
He moves to California to live with his grandparents.
24
Why did Charlie have to stop playing sports?
It reminded him of his friend who committed suicide.
He never really had an interest in sports.
He was constantly getting injured.
He would become too aggressive when he played sports.
25
Why did Sam breakup with her boyfriend?
He admitted to Sam that he was in love with Mary Elizabeth.
He was cheating on Sam.
She was in love with Charlie.
They would both be attending different colleges.
26
What word does Patrick use to describe Charlie at the first party they attend together?
Pathetic
Wallflower
Opinionated
Vampire
27
What was Charlie’s Christmas present for Sam?
He gave her a quilt that he made with his mother.
He gave her a pair of socks with Big Bird on them.
He gave her a copy of the book Candide.
He gave her a 45 record of the Beatles’ song “Something.”
28
He is more “opinionated” than Charlie. Craig is his best friend.
Charlie
Peter
Charlie's brother
Patrick
29
Apparently Patrick used to be popular, why did he fall out of the popular crowd?
He hung out with people that were not considered popular.
He was taking honors classes.
He rarely attended any parties.
He started listening to good music.
30
Who is Charlie addressing the letters to throughout the novel?
Sam
“Friend”
His Aunt Helen
“Nothing”
31
What did Charlie’s brother allow Charlie to help him with at the start of the book?
Work on his Camaro
Deliver newspapers
Write magazine articles
Practice baseball
32
How does Charlie's English teacher explain the problems between his sister and her boyfriend?
“To find love is to find strength.”
“No one can be your world until you have your own world.”
“Making things too easy, is giving a discount on your worth”
“We accept the love we think we deserve.”
33
What was Sam’s Christmas present for Charlie?
A book of poems she wrote
An original Nintendo
A David Bowie Record
A typewriter
34
The events of this story occur during Charlie’s:
summer after high school.
1st year in the military.
freshman year of high school.
seior year of college.
35
Over Christmas break, Charlie’s English teacher has him read his favorite book. What is it?
Catch 22
Looking for Alaska
Frankenstein
The Catcher in the Rye
36
What do most of the characters in this novel seem to have in common?
Most received scholarships to play a sport in college.
Most were valedictorians of their high school class.
Most were abused at some point in their lifetime.
Most were either in the military or planned on joining.
37
She is in an unhealthy relationship and hides her abortion from her boyfriend.
Susan
Charlie's sister
Mary Elizabeth
Sam
38
The first friend Charlie makes at high school. Charlie has shop class with him.
Brad
Michael
Patrick
Sam
39
How does Charlie fall out of grace with his group of friends?
Charlie got into a physical fight with Patrick.
Dared to kiss the prettiest girl in the room, he kissed Sam
He told who he saw kissing at the first party he attended.
Charlie’s girlfriend refused to hang out with his friends.
40
Charlie has to serve detention for getting into a fight in the cafeteria. Why?
He defended Patrick when some football players attacked him.
He attacked someone who spoke poorly of his friend Michael.
He fought his sister’s boyfriend for mistreating her.
He was hit from behind and defended himself.
41
Who is the first girl to kiss Charlie?
Sam
Mary Elizabeth
Susan
Candice
42
Charlie is excited that the holidays are approaching. Why?
Charlie is excited because his birthday is approaching too.
The holidays mean that his brother will be coming home.
Charlie is just excited to not have to go to school.
Charlie is excited about giving gifts.
43
What nickname did Patrick go by when Charlie first introduced him tothe reader?
Eric Stratton
Johnny Sunburn
Washington Irving
Nothing
44
Who asks Charlie to the Sadie Hawkins’ Dance?
Candice
Susan
Mary Elizabeth
Sam
45
What career path does Charlie say he is considering throughout the novel?
A NFL Football Player
A Psychologist
A Writer
A Math Teacher
46
Buddhist. She is Charlie’s first girlfriend.
Susan
Sam
Mary Elizabeth
Alice
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Quarterback of the football team. He is having trouble accepting his own sexuality.
Charlie
Patrick
Brad
Craig
