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Marian Keyes: "Watermelon" Trivia Quiz

Here is a quiz from one of my favorite authors, Marian Keyes. These a questions from her best selling novel, "Watermelon". This is one of her books surrounding the Walsh family. This book focuses on Claire. Have fun!

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

Author
melliegrubber

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
242,670

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
541

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What does Claire name her baby daughter? Hint

Anna

Helen

Kate

Rachel

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is Claire's husband? Hint

Adam

Sam

Billy

James

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Question 3 of 10

3. When does Claire's husband leave her? Hint

On their daughter's first birthday

On the day she gives birth

The day she finds out she's pregnant

Her husband didn't leave her. She left him.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Claire's mother loves to cook.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which one of Claire's sisters is into recreational drugs? Hint

Margaret

Helen

Anna

Sarah

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what country do Claire's family live? Hint

England

Wales

Scotland

Ireland

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Question 7 of 10

7. Claire drank a lot of alcohol during her first week home.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the woman Claire's husband left her for? Hint

Joanne

Sasha

Michelle

Denise

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Question 9 of 10

9. On the cover of "Watermelon", it says that Marian Keyes is the best selling author of another book. What is the name of that book? Hint

"Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married

Sushi for Beginners

Rachel's Holiday

Angels

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who does Claire end up with? Hint

James

Michael

Sam

Adam

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does Claire name her baby daughter?

Answer: Kate

Baby Kate was named after Claire's late grandmother. Helen, Rachel and Anna are all names of Claire's sisters.

2. Who is Claire's husband?

Answer: James

James is technically Claire's husband even though they have split up. James is also Kate's father. They are waiting for a divorce so they are still married.

3. When does Claire's husband leave her?

Answer: On the day she gives birth

James decided the best time to tell Claire he was in love with someone else was when their daughter was only a few hours old. He couldn't leave her while she was pregnant in case she miscarried, and if he waited until Claire brought the baby home, he wouldn't be able to leave. What a time to be told your marriage is over!

4. Claire's mother loves to cook.

Answer: False

Mrs. Walsh is terrible at cooking and detests having to do it. Once when Claire made dinner while staying there, her mother was worried that the family would get used to home cooking and she would have to start again.

5. Which one of Claire's sisters is into recreational drugs?

Answer: Anna

Anna likes to use drugs while partying. Although, she did give them up when her sister Rachel attended a treatment center for cocaine, valium and alcohol.

6. In what country do Claire's family live?

Answer: Ireland

Claire is originally from Ireland and most of her family still live there. Claire lived in London with James until he left her, so she ran back to Ireland to be with her family.

7. Claire drank a lot of alcohol during her first week home.

Answer: True

Devastated by her marriage break up, Claire spent a lot of time drunk. But because she didn't have a lot of money, she was borrowing money from her sisters.

8. What is the name of the woman Claire's husband left her for?

Answer: Denise

Denise is a woman who lives nearby to where Claire and James were living. Claire was outraged that he left her for someone who isn't skinny. They eventually broke up.

9. On the cover of "Watermelon", it says that Marian Keyes is the best selling author of another book. What is the name of that book?

Answer: "Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married

"Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married" was Marian Keyes' first best selling novel. It is about a woman who is told she will be getting married within the next year, but she has no boyfriend. Very funny book.

10. Who does Claire end up with?

Answer: Adam

Adam is a boy who goes to school with Helen. Claire was very attracted to him but wasn't interested because he was too young; she was getting over her marriage break-up and she wanted to be the best mom she could to baby Kate. Towards the end, it looks like she might end up with James, but she soon realises that James is trying to manipluate her and she really loves Adam.

Source: Author melliegrubber

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