Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute: Full Book Quiz

This quiz covers the full arc of Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute, from the first day of school to the Explorers' Ball. Use it to test your recall of key plot points, character motivations, themes, and big-picture takeaways. For deeper analysis, check the book overview or the ending explained. Answers and explanations are at the bottom—no peeking until you've finished! 20 questions total: 8 plot/sequence, 5 character motivation, 4 theme/symbol, and 3 synthesis questions. Good luck!

Plot and Sequence Questions

(Multiple Choice) What causes Celine's broken wrist?

A) She trips over a tree root during the first expedition.

B) Bradley catches her when they fall through the library door, then releases her.

C) She falls while climbing into a castle at the playground.

D) She injures it during a mud fight.

(Multiple Choice) What do the Explorers find inside the first hidden booklet?

A) A map of Sherwood Forest

B) A riddle that leads to nine more booklets

C) A list of team members

D) A schedule of daily activities

(Short Answer) Who solves the “petit fours” riddle during the first expedition?
(Multiple Choice) After Celine breaks her wrist, what does Bradley do?

A) He ignores her and avoids her.

B) He apologizes and offers to drive her to the BEP meeting.

C) He tells the coach it was an accident.

D) He sends her a text but doesn't visit.

(Multiple Choice) What is the prize for the top three participants in the Breakspeare Enrichment Program?

A) A cash prize

B) A full scholarship

C) A summer internship

D) A meeting with Katharine Breakspeare

(Multiple Choice) What do Celine and Bradley agree to do after their mud fight?

A) They decide to become best friends.

B) They agree to treat each other as strangers for the trip.

C) They promise to stop arguing forever.

D) They decide to work together as a team.

(Multiple Choice) What does Celine spot in a tree after the mud fight?

A) A bird's nest

B) A plastic bag containing a green booklet

C) A hidden camera

D) A map of the campsite

(Multiple Choice) What injuries does Bradley sustain when he falls down the hill?

A) A sprained ankle and a bruised arm

B) Cracked ribs, a concussion, and abrasions

C) A broken leg and a dislocated shoulder

D) A cut on his forehead and a twisted knee

Character Motivation Questions

(Short Answer) Why does Celine initially want to win the Breakspeare scholarship?
(Multiple Choice) What does Bradley eventually reveal as his true reason for wanting the scholarship?

A) To impress his father

B) To study English and become a writer

C) To beat Celine in the competition

D) To get away from his family

(Multiple Choice) Why does Celine refuse to start a relationship with Bradley after they kiss?

A) She doesn't actually like him.

B) She fears they will be separated after graduation.

C) She is angry about his past behavior.

D) She wants to focus only on her career.

(Multiple Choice) Why does Celine decide to throw a surprise birthday party for Aurora?

A) To win favor with the supervisors

B) Because Aurora's birthday falls on Friday and she wants to cheer her up

C) To get back at Bradley

D) To avoid doing expedition tasks

(Multiple Choice) Why does Bradley hide his laundry when Celine visits his house?

A) He is embarrassed by his messy room.

B) He panics because he is flustered by her unexpected visit and wants to appear composed.

C) He doesn't want her to see his sister's things.

D) He is hiding a surprise gift.

Theme and Symbol Questions

(Short Answer) What does the golden compass symbolize in the story?
(Multiple Choice) Which theme is explored through Celine's relationship with her estranged father?

A) The importance of family loyalty

B) Parental abandonment and the need to prove oneself

C) The dangers of ambition

D) The value of forgiveness

(Multiple Choice) What does Aurora's “emotional barometer” journal represent?

A) Her desire to become a writer

B) A tool for tracking her moods and practicing self-awareness

C) A way to hide her feelings from others

D) A symbol of her loneliness

(Multiple Choice) What theme is central to Bradley's experience with OCD?

A) The power of positive thinking

B) Mental health struggles and the importance of support

C) The need for perfection

D) The role of medication

Synthesis Questions

(Short Answer) How does the wilderness setting of the BEP force Celine and Bradley to confront their past?
(Short Answer) Compare Celine's and Bradley's motivations for joining the BEP.
(Short Answer) What does the ending suggest about the meaning of success?

Answer Key

B – In Chapter Two, Bradley catches Celine when they fall through the library door, but then releases her, causing her to fall and break her wrist.
B – The first booklet contains a riddle that tells the Explorers they must find nine more booklets, each hidden by clues.
Aurora – She identifies “petit fours” as the answer to the riddle, and Bradley encourages her to share it with the group.
B – Bradley apologizes for the wrist injury and offers to drive Celine to the Breakspeare Enrichment Program meeting, which she accepts.
B – Katharine Breakspeare announces that the top three participants will receive a full scholarship.
B – After the mud fight, they agree to a truce and decide to treat each other as strangers for the duration of the trip.
B – Celine spots a plastic bag containing a green booklet hidden in a tree, marking the discovery of the second book.
B – Bradley sustains cracked ribs, a concussion, and abrasions when he slips on frost and falls down the hill.
To prove herself to her estranged father and win the scholarship – Celine wants to show her father her success at the Explorers' Ball, and she also values the scholarship and career connections.
B – Bradley admits he wants to study English and become a writer, which is why he applies for the scholarship.
B – Celine explains she doesn't want to date because they'll be separated after graduation, and she fears the pain of that separation.
B – Aurora's birthday falls on Friday, and Celine privately resolves to plan a surprise party to make her happy.
B – Bradley panics when Celine arrives unannounced because he has romantic feelings for her and wants to appear put-together, so he hides his laundry.
Recognition of merit or achievement – The golden compass represents the acknowledgment of one's efforts and success, as seen when Brad wins one despite not finishing the expedition.
B – Celine's relationship with her father explores parental abandonment and her need to prove herself, as she seeks his recognition while also resenting his absence.
B – Aurora uses the journal to track her moods and practice self-awareness, which reflects her thoughtful and introspective nature.
B – Bradley's OCD is portrayed as a mental health struggle, and the story emphasizes the importance of support and understanding from others.
The wilderness setting forces them into close proximity and requires teamwork, which leads them to revisit their childhood falling-out and eventually reconcile. – The BEP expeditions put them in situations where they must cooperate, and their arguments and shared experiences help them confront the past.
Celine wants to prove herself to her absent father and win the scholarship, while Bradley wants to pursue his dream of studying English and becoming a writer. – Celine's motivation is tied to family and validation; Bradley's is tied to personal passion and self-discovery.
The ending suggests that success is not just winning awards but includes personal growth, following one's passion, and building meaningful relationships. – Celine receives an internship instead of an award, Brad wins despite not finishing, and they publicly declare their love, showing that fulfillment comes from multiple sources.