Quiz Forget Me Not Alyson Derrick

Forget Me Not Quiz: Can You Remember?

Introduction

Think you remember every detail of Stevie’s story? This quiz spans the whole novel, from the hidden shoe box to the airport goodbye. Each question is based on the book’s plot, character motivations, themes, and a few synthesis challenges. After you answer, check the key below to see how well you recall Stevie’s search for identity, love, and a place to belong.

Quiz Questions

Plot and Sequence (Questions 1–8)

  1. In the opening chapter, what does Stevie retrieve from its hiding place in her room?
    A. A journal written by Nora
    B. A box of Polaroids and mementos from her relationship with Nora
    C. A new iPhone from her mother
    D. A UCLA acceptance letter

  2. In which chapter does Stevie first wake from her two‑week coma?
    A. Chapter 4
    B. Chapter 5
    C. Chapter 6
    D. Chapter 7

  3. Who rescues Stevie from the ravine after her fall?
    A. Savannah
    B. Ryan
    C. Nora
    D. Stevie’s father

  4. Why does Stevie ask Nora to take her to the accident site in Chapter 15?
    A. To confront Nora about lying
    B. To try to trigger her lost memories
    C. To look for her missing phone
    D. To meet Ryan there

  5. What item does Stevie win at the county fair and later give to Ryan as a goodbye gift?
    A. A stuffed animal
    B. A pocketknife
    C. A live cow
    D. A raffle ticket

  6. In Chapter 23, what does Stevie discover inside the orange shoe box hidden in the air‑conditioning vent?
    A. Nora’s journal and a California travel guide
    B. Photographs of Nora and a UCLA acceptance letter
    C. A love letter from Ryan
    D. A map to a secret hideout

  7. What plan do Stevie and Nora finalize by the end of the novel?
    A. Move to California together so Stevie can attend UCLA
    B. Run away to Canada and start a new life
    C. Stay in Wyatt and open a farm
    D. Break up so Stevie can focus on her family

  8. Where does the final reconciliation between Stevie and her parents occur?
    A. At the church spaghetti dinner
    B. At the Martin farm
    C. At the airport TSA line
    D. At the hospital cafeteria

Character Motivation (Questions 9–13)

  1. Why does Stevie initially agree to go on a date with Ryan?
    A. She remembers having a crush on him before the accident
    B. Her friends Savannah and Rory pressure her into it
    C. She wants to make Nora jealous
    D. She believes he can help her regain her memories

  2. Why does Nora hide the California travel guide and the Polaroids from Stevie at first?
    A. She is ashamed of their past relationship
    B. She wants to protect Stevie from the painful truth and preserve her family ties
    C. She plans to leave Wyatt without Stevie
    D. She doesn’t want to overwhelm Stevie with too many memories at once

  3. Why does Ryan decide to study in Rome?
    A. To escape his own small‑town life and pursue his passion for art
    B. Because his parents are moving there
    C. To get away from Stevie
    D. To follow a girl he likes

  4. Why does Nora react with anger when Stevie mentions her upcoming date with Ryan in Chapter 15?
    A. She is jealous and knows Stevie is meant to be with her
    B. She thinks Ryan is a bad influence
    C. She wants Stevie to stay focused on her recovery
    D. She is angry that Stevie is lying to her parents

  5. What ultimately motivates Stevie to leave Wyatt with Nora?
    A. She wants to escape her father’s homophobia
    B. She loves Nora and wants to live openly
    C. She dreams of attending UCLA
    D. All of the above

Theme and Symbol (Questions 14–17)

  1. What does the fallen oak tree across the ravine most symbolize?
    A. The obstacle between Stevie and Nora’s love
    B. The fragility of memory
    C. The danger of keeping secrets
    D. A bridge that must be crossed to reach a new life

  2. What does the orange shoe box represent in the story?
    A. Stevie’s lost memories
    B. Her secret relationship with Nora
    C. Her desire to escape Wyatt
    D. All of the above

  3. Which theme is most clearly reflected in Stevie’s fractured relationship with her mother?
    A. Unconditional love
    B. The cost of secrets and the possibility of forgiveness
    C. Generational trauma
    D. The importance of religious faith

  4. The Haruki Murakami quote “If you remember me, then I don’t care if everyone else forgets” (found in Nora’s journal) emphasizes which idea?
    A. The power of collective memory
    B. The pain of being forgotten
    C. The strength of love that endures beyond memory loss
    D. The need for public recognition

Synthesis (Questions 18–20)

  1. In what way does Stevie’s retrograde amnesia function as a metaphor for the closet?
    (Short‑answer: 2–3 sentences explaining how her memory loss mirrors the suppression of her identity and sexuality.)

  2. Compare Stevie’s relationship with her father to Nora’s relationship with her mother. What do both reveal about family dynamics in a small, conservative town?
    (Short‑answer: 2–3 sentences highlighting the pressure to conform and the difficulty of living openly as LGBTQ+.)

  3. Why do you think the author chose to have Stevie’s mother confess that she “erased” Stevie’s memory? What does this confession add to the story’s themes?
    (Short‑answer: 2–3 sentences discussing forgiveness, parental mistakes, and the complexity of love.)

Answer Key

  1. B – In Chapter 1, Stevie retrieves a hidden box containing Polaroids, a graduation tassel, and a lottery ticket—mementos of her two‑year relationship with Nora.
  2. A – Stevie wakes up in Chapter 4 after a two‑week induced coma, disoriented and unable to remember her age.
  3. C – In Chapter 5, Nora tells Stevie that she carried her out of the ravine and saved her life.
  4. B – Stevie hopes that seeing the exact spot where she fell will help trigger her lost two years of memory. (Chapter 15)
  5. B – Stevie wins a pocketknife at the county fair’s ring‑toss game in Chapter 17 and later gives it to Ryan as a farewell gift in Chapter 38.
  6. B – The shoe box contains photographs of Nora and Stevie together, a UCLA acceptance letter, and other items from their secret relationship. (Chapter 23)
  7. A – They finalize plans to move to Los Angeles so Stevie can attend UCLA and they can live together openly. (Chapters 35–38)
  8. C – In the airport TSA line, Stevie’s parents appear, her father crumples her letter, and they welcome Nora, encouraging Stevie to go. (Chapter 38)
  9. B – Savannah and Rory pressure Stevie into dating Ryan, insisting she had a crush on him before the accident. (Chapter 14)
  10. B – Nora lies about their past and hides the mementos because she wants to protect Stevie from the truth while also preserving her relationship with her parents. (Chapters 15, 28)
  11. A – Ryan shares his dream of studying art in Rome as a way to leave Wyatt and pursue his passion. (Chapter 17)
  12. A – Nora is jealous of Ryan because she knows Stevie is the love of her life and cannot bear the thought of her dating someone else. (Chapter 15)
  13. D – Stevie’s decision is driven by her love for Nora, her desire to escape her father’s homophobia, and her own dream of attending UCLA. (Chapters 35–38)
  14. D – The fallen tree is a literal and symbolic bridge that Stevie must cross to reach Nora; it represents risk, trust, and the journey toward a shared future. (Chapters 3, 15)
  15. D – The shoe box holds the physical evidence of Stevie’s erased past: her secret love, her college plans, and the memories she lost.
  16. B – The secret Stevie kept from her mother and her mother’s own hidden actions illustrate the damage of secrecy and the need for honesty and forgiveness. (Chapters 16, 38)
  17. C – The quote, found in Nora’s journal in Chapter 34, underscores that Nora’s love for Stevie is not dependent on Stevie’s memory; it exists regardless.
  18. Suggested answer: Stevie’s amnesia literally erases her past, including her relationship with Nora. This mirrors the way that closeted individuals suppress their true identity and history out of fear. Her gradual recovery of memories parallels the process of coming to terms with her sexuality and reclaiming her authentic self.
  19. Suggested answer: Stevie’s father makes homophobic comments and wants her to stay in Wyatt, while Nora’s mother is physically abusive and disapproves of Nora’s independence. Both families reflect the conservative small‑town values that force the girls to live in secrecy. Their final reconciliation at the airport shows the possibility of growth and acceptance.
  20. Suggested answer: This confession adds moral complexity to the story. It shows that even loving parents can make devastating mistakes out of fear or a desire to protect. The theme of forgiveness becomes central: Stevie must forgive her mother in order to move forward, and her mother must face the truth to rebuild their relationship.