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Quiz about The Secrets of Hawkes Harbor
Quiz about The Secrets of Hawkes Harbor

The Secrets of "Hawkes Harbor" Quiz


This is a quiz on the mystery thriller by popular author S.E. Hinton. In this book, Hinton explores an entirely different kind of fiction than what she is known for. The questions will be basic: plot and characters.

A multiple-choice quiz by dragonfly3544. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
208,472
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
183
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Question 1 of 10
1. What happens to Jamie's mom? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of Jamie's best friend?

Answer: (First name only)
Question 3 of 10
3. Jamie retrieves the jewel that accidentally falls into the ocean.


Question 4 of 10
4. What kind of creature is Grenville Hawkes? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the name of the mental hospital that Jamie is admitted to? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these jobs is NOT one of Jamie's responsibilities at Grenville's mansion? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Grenville is never cured of his condition.


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following could Grenville become when he had all of his powers? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What color must the candles at the Hawkes' mansion be? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Jamie dies at the end of the book.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What happens to Jamie's mom?

Answer: She dies.

Early in the book, the reader is told that Jamie's mom gets sick and dies in the hospital. Jamie ends up being taken to an orphanage that is run by overzealous nuns.
2. What is the name of Jamie's best friend?

Answer: Kellen

Kellen, or Kell, is about twenty years older than Jamie. He and Jamie travel the world by ocean. Throughout their travels, they encounter many dangerous and humorous adventures.
3. Jamie retrieves the jewel that accidentally falls into the ocean.

Answer: Yes

Jamie dives in after the jewel. While in the water, he is almost attacked by a shark. The shark only rubs up against him, but it leaves a nasty burn on Jamie's back and hip.
4. What kind of creature is Grenville Hawkes?

Answer: A Vampire

At first, Grenville's "condition" is not revealed; it is only hinted. However, after he awakens from the coffin that Jamie opened and bites Jamie on the neck, the reader becomes fully aware of the situation.
5. What is the name of the mental hospital that Jamie is admitted to?

Answer: Terrace View

At Terrace View, Dr. McDevitt helps Jamie in his treatment. When Jamie has night terrors, extreme anxiety, and intense fear of the twilight, McDevitt realizes how much work Jamie will need.
6. Which of these jobs is NOT one of Jamie's responsibilities at Grenville's mansion?

Answer: Baby-Sitter

Jamie is an all-around fix-it man. However, he is not a baby-sitter because Grenville does not have any children.
7. Grenville is never cured of his condition.

Answer: False

While it takes several years, Grenville eventually becomes fully human. The psychologist that helps Grenville is the granddaughter of the Chairman of the Board at Terrace View.
8. Which of the following could Grenville become when he had all of his powers?

Answer: A Bat

In perfect coordination with popular legend, Grenville could take the form of a bat. Once during the story, he flies through a window in the cafeteria at Terrace View to visit Jamie.
9. What color must the candles at the Hawkes' mansion be?

Answer: White

The candles must be pure white. This comes up in the story when the hardware store makes a mistake and orders Grenville yellow candles. When Jamie goes to pick them up, he gets very upset over what Grenville will think.
10. Jamie dies at the end of the book.

Answer: Yes

The book ends suddenly, but appropriately, when Jamie dies in a car accident while he is driving Grenville around. As Jamie leaves his body, Kellen meets him before he enters heaven.
Source: Author dragonfly3544

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