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Sarah Dessen Books Trivia Quiz

Sarah Dessen is an amazing author for teenage girls. Here's an easy quiz covering her books. (Facts and trivia collected from novels, imdb.com, and Sarahdessen.com.)

A multiple-choice quiz by lemonberrypez. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lemonberrypez

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
211,956

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1099

Last 3 plays: Guest 166 (5/10), Guest 98 (5/10), Guest 64 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This book, Dessen's first, follows Haven through the trials of being 5'11" at the age of 15 and having a sister who is planning a wedding. Hint

That Summer

The Truth About Forever

Keeping the Moon

Someone Like You

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Question 2 of 10

2. In this book, cynical Halley falls in love with bad-boy Macon Faulkner. Scarlett struggles to deal with adult issues. Hint

Dreamland

I'll Be Seeing You

This Lullaby

Someone Like You

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Question 3 of 10

3. In Dessen's third novel, Colie is insecure. She worries about her weight, her mother, and the way people perceive her. Eventually, she finds self-confidence. Hint

Keeping the Moon

Walk Two Moons

The Truth About Forever

That Summer

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Question 4 of 10

4. In this emotional story, Caitlin falls in with Rogerson Biscoe and quickly becomes attached to him. He's interesting and experienced, but he's dangerous, too. Hint

Someone Like You

I'll Be Seeing You

Dreamland

This Lullaby

5. This Sarah Dessen novel is a love story. Remy is a heart-breaker. She's experienced, and it's her summer before college. She's going to have fun and not get attached to anyone. Then she meets Dexter. Hint

That Summer

Keeping the Moon

Someone Like You

This Lullaby

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Question 6 of 10

6. In this book, Macy has an entire summer ahead of her filled with empty air. Her boyfriend is away, and she hates her job. A spur of the moment decision finds her working in the middle of chaos with people who have endearingly flawed personalities. Hint

The Truth About Forever

Dreamland

That Summer

Walk Two Moons

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Question 7 of 10

7. Along with "That Summer", this novel was turned into the movie "How to Deal". Hint

This Lullaby

Dreamland

Someone Like You

The Truth About Forever

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which novel does not take place during the summer? Hint

Keeping the Moon

This Lullaby

Someone Like You

The Truth About Forever

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Question 9 of 10

9. Many lead characters have a job throughout the novels. Which position have the girls never held in a book? Hint

Caterer

Receptionist

Car Salesman

Waitress

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ok, a little harder one to end on: which of these lead characters has a relationship with both her parents in the novel? Hint

Remy in "This Lullaby"

Macy in "The Truth About Forever"

Caitlin in "Dreamland"

Colie in "Keeping the Moon"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This book, Dessen's first, follows Haven through the trials of being 5'11" at the age of 15 and having a sister who is planning a wedding.

Answer: That Summer

"That Summer" was Sarah Dessen's first book. While writing it, she wasn't aware that it would fall into the Young Adult genre, along with her many other books to come.

2. In this book, cynical Halley falls in love with bad-boy Macon Faulkner. Scarlett struggles to deal with adult issues.

Answer: Someone Like You

"Someone Like You" deals with many issues encountered during high school: breaking away from your parents, drugs, death, pregnancy. Teens everywhere relate to Halley and Scarlett's story.

3. In Dessen's third novel, Colie is insecure. She worries about her weight, her mother, and the way people perceive her. Eventually, she finds self-confidence.

Answer: Keeping the Moon

"Keeping the Moon" teaches teenage girls to have confidence in themselves as Colie walks a path of self discovery.

4. In this emotional story, Caitlin falls in with Rogerson Biscoe and quickly becomes attached to him. He's interesting and experienced, but he's dangerous, too.

Answer: Dreamland

"Dreamland" is one of the more emotional and serious Sarah Dessen novels. The issues dealt with in the story are very real, and Dessen portrays them with amazing ease.

Answer: This Lullaby

"This Lullaby" is different from most other Dessen books. Remy is out-spoken and active. It's a love story overall that teaches the reader about faith.

Answer: The Truth About Forever

"The Truth About Forever" is all about the perfection of imperfection. Macy learns about people's personalities and loving people for who they are.

7. Along with "That Summer", this novel was turned into the movie "How to Deal".

Answer: Someone Like You

"How to Deal", starring Mandy Moore, is based on both Haven, of "That Summer", and Halley, of "Someone Like You". It was released in 2003.

8. Which novel does not take place during the summer?

Answer: Someone Like You

"Someone Like You" starts at the beginning of Halley's sophomore year. "This Lullaby", "The Truth About Forever", and "Keeping the Moon" all fall in the summer months.

9. Many lead characters have a job throughout the novels. Which position have the girls never held in a book?

Answer: Car Salesman

While Don sells cars in "This Lullaby", Remy is a receptionist at Joie, a salon. Colie waitresses at Last Chance. Macy gets into catering with Delia.

10. Ok, a little harder one to end on: which of these lead characters has a relationship with both her parents in the novel?

Answer: Caitlin in "Dreamland"

Caitlin's mom is in the Junior League and PTA. Her father is Dean of Students at a local University. Macy's father has died previously to when the story begins. Colie and Remy both were raised by their mothers. However, "This Lullaby" is a song written by Remy's father for her.

Source: Author lemonberrypez

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