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Two Sad Stories Trivia Quiz

This quiz is based on the two books 'Somewhere Between Life and Death' and 'Time to Let Go' by Lurlene McDaniel. The first 6 questions refer to the first book, 'Somewhere Between Life and Death' and the rest refer to the second book, 'Time to Let Go'.

A multiple-choice quiz by groovy19. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
groovy19

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
140,862

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
454

Last 3 plays: Gumby1967 (14/15), Dagny1 (6/15), fado72 (15/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. How old was Amy on her last birthday in the book 'Somewhere Between Life and Death'? Hint

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Question 2 of 15

2. In the first book, 'Somewhere Between Life and Death', what was Amy going to buy on the night of her accident? Hint

Beer

Crisps

Sodas

Pizzas

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Question 3 of 15

3. For how long did Amy end up being in a coma? Hint

3 days

2 weeks

3 months

3 weeks

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Question 4 of 15

4. In the first book, why was Erin so mad at Amy's boyfreind, Travis, whilst she was in a coma? Hint

He dumped Amy whilst she was in a coma

He took another girl to the ball whilst Amy was in a coma

He tried it on with Erin whilst Amy was in a coma

He moved out of town whilst Amy was in a coma

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Question 5 of 15

5. In the book 'Somewhere Between Life and Death', what did Erin find on Amy's last night in a coma? Hint

A poem for Erin

A letter for Travis

A good luck card for Erin

An essay all about how much she loved Erin

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Question 6 of 15

6. What did Erin do as a special gift for Amy in the first book, 'Somewhere Between Life and Death'? Hint

Read a poem

Danced for her

Made a song for her

Performed as a clown

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Question 7 of 15

7. In the second book, 'Time to Let Go', what was making Erin so ill after Amy's death? Hint

Cancer

Virus

Flu

Headaches

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Question 8 of 15

8. What did David say to Erin in McDonald's that reminded her of Amy in the second book, 'Time to Let Go'? Hint

"I'll be your best friend"

"I love parties"

"I'm going to be an actor"

"Please can I copy your homework?"

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Question 9 of 15

9. What University did Erin want to go to in the fall? Hint

University of South Florida

Florida State

Tampa University

Florida Dance Academy

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who was Jody when she was introduced in the second book, 'Time to Let Go'? Hint

David's deaf sister

The girl Erin met when Amy was in hospital

Erin's best friend

Travis's new girlfriend

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Question 11 of 15

11. What was the name of the counselor that Erin began seeing in the second book? Hint

Dr Jackson

Dr Sanderson

Dr Delvin

Dr Richardson

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Question 12 of 15

12. Why are dandelions so special to Erin? Hint

They remind Erin of clowns

They were Amy's favourite flower

Erin blew dandelion seeds into the air at Amy's funeral

They reminded Erin of Travis

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Question 13 of 15

13. Why was Erin angry at Amy for a long time after she died? Hint

Because Amy hadn't passed her driving test

Because Amy had been cheating on Travis

Because Amy always got her own way

Because Amy had been $4000 in debt

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Question 14 of 15

14. In the second book, why did David like being a clown? Hint

Because his dad wanted him to be a clown

Because he got paid $100 an hour

Because it made people laugh

Because he loved the costumes

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Question 15 of 15

15. How do Erin and her Mum and Dad finally begin to move on from Amy's death in the second book, 'Time to Let Go'? Hint

They went to family counseling

They moved to Spain

They had another child

Erin and David got married

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How old was Amy on her last birthday in the book 'Somewhere Between Life and Death'?

Answer: 16

Amy turned 16 the week before her accident. She celebrated by having a meal with her family and her boyfriend.

2. In the first book, 'Somewhere Between Life and Death', what was Amy going to buy on the night of her accident?

Answer: Sodas

Mrs Thorton asked Erin to go, but Amy begged Erin to let her go and drive by herself for the first time...

3. For how long did Amy end up being in a coma?

Answer: 3 weeks

Amy never regained consciousness and was in a coma for three weeks.

4. In the first book, why was Erin so mad at Amy's boyfreind, Travis, whilst she was in a coma?

Answer: He took another girl to the ball whilst Amy was in a coma

Travis took Cindy to the Spring Fling, but insisted she meant nothing to him. Erin was so mad at him it took her a year to forgive him.

5. In the book 'Somewhere Between Life and Death', what did Erin find on Amy's last night in a coma?

Answer: An essay all about how much she loved Erin

Erin read the essay 'Sisters' and that's when she finally realised that Amy had gone and that all was left was a lifeless body. Amy's soul and spirit had gone.

6. What did Erin do as a special gift for Amy in the first book, 'Somewhere Between Life and Death'?

Answer: Performed as a clown

Erin performed for Amy as a clown and that's where she first met David Devlin.

7. In the second book, 'Time to Let Go', what was making Erin so ill after Amy's death?

Answer: Headaches

Nobody could find a cause for Erin's terrible headaches, but she knew they were connected to Amy.

8. What did David say to Erin in McDonald's that reminded her of Amy in the second book, 'Time to Let Go'?

Answer: "I'll be your best friend"

It was something Amy used to say to Erin all the time.

9. What University did Erin want to go to in the fall?

Answer: Florida State

Erin desperately wanted to get away from her arguing parents and all the memories her home held.

10. Who was Jody when she was introduced in the second book, 'Time to Let Go'?

Answer: David's deaf sister

Jody is David's little sister who is deaf, an inspiration for David and Erin.

11. What was the name of the counselor that Erin began seeing in the second book?

Answer: Dr Richardson

Erin didn't want to see her at first, but slowly she helped Erin begin to recover.

12. Why are dandelions so special to Erin?

Answer: Erin blew dandelion seeds into the air at Amy's funeral

Erin blew the seeds away at Amy's funeral and now they will forever remind Erin of her sister.

13. Why was Erin angry at Amy for a long time after she died?

Answer: Because Amy always got her own way

Erin was annoyed that Amy had the ability to talk her around. Erin was also angry because she thought that if she had been driving the car, the accident would never have happened. Erin was a much more experienced driver.

14. In the second book, why did David like being a clown?

Answer: Because it made people laugh

David liked to be able to make people laugh about the good and bad times in life.

15. How do Erin and her Mum and Dad finally begin to move on from Amy's death in the second book, 'Time to Let Go'?

Answer: They went to family counseling

Erin and her family decide to attend family counseling. Erin decides she's not ready to move away from home yet and stays at the local University. Erin also forgives Travis and feels that she can finally get on with her life again.

Source: Author groovy19

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