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Quiz about Hearts in Atlantis Low Men in Yellow Coats

Hearts in Atlantis: Low Men in Yellow Coats Quiz

One of Stephen King's best. The quiz covers the first section of the book. I hope you've done your homework.

A multiple-choice quiz by kayla_0820. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
kayla_0820

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
258,006

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
645

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When does the first section of the book take place? Hint

1960 during the winter.

1962 during the winter.

1962 during the summer.

1960 during the summer.

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Question 2 of 10

2. What does Bobby's mother give him for his birthday? Hint

Just a birthday card.

The bike of his dream.

She forgot his birthday.

An adult library card.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where was Ted, Bobby's new neighbor, from? Hint

Maine

Danvers

Another world

The past

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Question 4 of 10

4. What power did Ted have? Hint

He could talk to the dead.

He could read minds.

He could move things with his mind.

None - he was human.

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was NOT something Bobby was to look out for? Hint

Ribbons on telephone poles.

Unusual hopscotch games.

"Lost pet" posters.

Ads that were upside down.

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Question 6 of 10

6. What happens to Carol that changes her life? Hint

Her father beats her up.

Three boys beat her with a baseball bat.

Ted rapes her.

She gets caught by the Low Men.

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Question 7 of 10

7. What happens to Liz? Hint

She gets mugged on the street.

She commits suicide.

Ted kills her.

She gets beaten and raped by her boss.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who turned Ted in to the Low Men in Yellow Coats? Hint

Bobby.

No-one - he was caught.

Carol.

Liz.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Why did Bobby first get arrested? Hint

He swung at his mother.

He beat up Harry Doolin.

He robbed a convenience store.

He beat up a kid and stole his guitar.

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does Ted send Bobby? Hint

Nothing. Ted was killed by the Low Men.

Red Rose Petals.

A letter telling him he's okay.

A postcard like he promised.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When does the first section of the book take place?

Answer: 1960 during the summer.

The first section is 1960 summer. The main character is excited about summer vacation being around the corner. He is later disappointed when his best friend goes to camp for a week.

2. What does Bobby's mother give him for his birthday?

Answer: An adult library card.

Adult Library Cards are a thing of the past. He was excited when he received it because he was tired of reading the "Hardy Boys". Later on he finds out that it is not all that great.

3. Where was Ted, Bobby's new neighbor, from?

Answer: Another world

We find out that Ted is a Breaker from the Dark Tower. This ties in to the 'Dark Tower' series that Stephen King also wrote.

4. What power did Ted have?

Answer: He could read minds.

The only power mentioned in the book was that Ted could read other people's minds. His power could be transferred by touch.

5. What was NOT something Bobby was to look out for?

Answer: Ribbons on telephone poles.

Ted never tells Bobby about the ribbons. He discovers this is a sign on his own.

6. What happens to Carol that changes her life?

Answer: Three boys beat her with a baseball bat.

Three boys beat her with a bat for no reason. They give her a dislocated shoulder, cracked ribs, and plenty of bruises.

7. What happens to Liz?

Answer: She gets beaten and raped by her boss.

She went away on what she thought was a business-related trip. It turns out her boss had other plans in mind. She later becomes afraid of men and hates her own son because of his gender.

8. Who turned Ted in to the Low Men in Yellow Coats?

Answer: Liz.

When Bobby finds a wanted poster in her purse he knows what she did. Bobby tries to warn Ted but fails. Bobby will hate his mother for what she did.

9. Why did Bobby first get arrested?

Answer: He robbed a convenience store.

Bobby was seen walking out of the convenience store with two six-packs and three cartons of cigarettes. When he was arrested, he told the cops his name was Ralph Garfield then later Jack Merridew Garfield.

10. What does Ted send Bobby?

Answer: Red Rose Petals.

The red rose petals where a symbol that Ted had escaped again to another time and place.

Source: Author kayla_0820

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