Reminders of Him Quiz: 20 Questions to Test Your Understanding

Welcome to the Reminders of Him quiz, designed for readers who want to revisit the key moments, characters, and themes of Colleen Hoover's emotional novel. This quiz spans the entire story, from Kenna's return to town to the epilogue's hopeful resolution. Whether you're studying for a book club or simply love the story, these questions will challenge your recall and deepen your appreciation.

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Quiz Questions

Plot and Sequence (8 Questions)

Why does Kenna steal the wooden cross from Scotty's roadside accident site in Chapter 1?
- A) She wants to save it as a keepsake for Diem.
- B) She knows Scotty hated such memorials and does not want one there.
- C) She plans to sell it for money.
- D) She wants to return it to Grace.
What is the meaning of the 96th coffee mug that Ledger gives Roman? (Short answer)
What part-time job does Kenna secure at a grocery store, despite her prison record?
- A) Cashier
- B) Bagger
- C) Stock clerk
- D) Deli assistant
What lie does Grace tell Diem about why Kenna does not live with her? (Short answer)
How does Patrick Landry react when he discovers Ledger has been seeing Kenna?
- A) He calls the police.
- B) He punches Ledger twice.
- C) He forbids Ledger from seeing Diem.
- D) He goes to Kenna's apartment to threaten her.
How does Kenna first get to see images or videos of her daughter Diem? (Short answer)
What meaningful object does Grace give to Kenna during their reconciliation dinner?
- A) A photo of Scotty
- B) The antique ring Scotty bought before he died
- C) A lock of Diem's hair
- D) A letter Scotty wrote to Kenna
What name does Kenna give to the son she has with Ledger in the epilogue? (Short answer)

Character Motivation (5 Questions)

Why does Kenna give the false name "Nicole" when she first starts talking to Ledger at the bar? (Short answer)
What is the real reason Ledger decides to hire Kenna (as "Nicole") at the bar, after initially wanting her to leave town?
- A) He feels guilty about his past hatred.
- B) He is attracted to her and secretly hopes Patrick and Grace will change their minds.
- C) Roman convinces him that she needs help.
- D) He wants to keep an eye on her for the Landrys.
Why does Kenna refuse to let Ledger read the letter she wrote about the night Scotty died? (Short answer)
What primarily drives Patrick's desire to keep Kenna away from Diem?
- A) He thinks she is a bad influence because of her prison record.
- B) He is consumed by grief and blames her for Scotty's death.
- C) He wants sole custody of Diem for himself.
- D) He believes Kenna abandoned Scotty out of selfishness.
What motivates Ledger to confront Patrick and Grace with Kenna's letter, even after they have punched him? (Short answer)

Theme and Symbol (4 Questions)

What does the orange truck symbolize for Kenna when she sees it again in the present?
- A) Freedom and escape
- B) Her first meeting with Scotty
- C) The danger of driving under the influence
- D) Ledger's career as a former NFL player
The "playlist" chapter (Chapter 45) consists of 22 upbeat songs. What does this chapter represent thematically? (Short answer)
What does the repeated playing of "Cat's in the Cradle" on the jukebox during Ledger's parents' visit symbolize? (Short answer)
Kenna steals the cross at the beginning of the story and later replants it with Diem at the end. What does this act symbolize?
- A) Her rejection of Scotty's memory
- B) Her movement from guilt and defiance to reconciliation and honor
- C) Her defiance of Grace's wishes
- D) Her desire to erase the past and start fresh

Synthesis (3 Questions)

How does the story challenge the idea of a single "villain" or "hero"? (Short answer - describe how multiple characters' perspectives are given weight.)
In what ways do Kenna's letters to Scotty serve as a narrative device to reveal her internal growth? (Short answer - mention frequency, content, and emotional shift.)
How does the epilogue demonstrate that Kenna has fully healed and been accepted? (Short answer - mention fewer letters, naming her son, and living arrangements.)

Answer Key

Plot and Sequence Answers

B) She knows Scotty hated such memorials. The outline states: "she reflects on her guilty plea—she felt responsible because she thought Scotty was dead when he actually crawled."
The 96th mug marks Roman's 96th week of sobriety, a weekly tradition Ledger started to support him. (Chapter 2 confirms the 96th weekly coffee mug.)
B) Bagger. In Chapter 9, Kenna lands a "part-time bagger position."
Grace lies that Kenna's car is too small for Diem to live with her. (Chapter 10 confirms this.)
B) He punches Ledger twice. Chapter 37 (outline) states: "Patrick confronts him... In a fury, Patrick punches him twice."
Ledger shows Kenna videos of Diem on his phone after she breaks down in his truck. (Chapter 20 confirms this.)
B) The antique ring Scotty bought before he died. Chapter 40: "Grace gives Kenna the antique ring Scotty bought before his death."
Scotty. The epilogue confirms: "I looked at him with teary eyes and said, 'Hello, Scotty.'"

Character Motivation Answers

Kenna uses a false name to avoid being recognized and judged for her past crime, and to protect her chance at a fresh start. (Chapters 5 and 6 show she is hiding her identity.)
B) He is attracted to her and secretly hopes Patrick and Grace will change their minds. Chapter 26 outline: "Ledger finally admits to himself... he hired her because he is attracted to her and secretly hopes Patrick and Grace will change their minds."
The letter is too painful and personal; she is terrified that if Ledger reads it, he will judge her even more harshly. (Chapter 23 states she refuses to let him read "the one about the night Scotty died.")
B) He is consumed by grief and blames her for Scotty's death. Patrick's grief is shown throughout, especially in Chapter 16 where he cries alone after building the swing set.
Ledger believes they have misjudged Kenna; he wants them to see her remorse and give her a chance for Diem's sake, not just his own feelings. (Chapter 39 confirms his plea: "argues that Kenna's worst moment should not define her...")

Theme and Symbol Answers

B) Her first meeting with Scotty. Chapter 7 says the orange truck "triggers a memory of her first meeting with Scotty."
The playlist symbolizes hope, resilience, joy, and the healing shift away from grief. (Chapter 45 description: "reflects an emotional shift toward hope, celebration, and resilience.")
It symbolizes the theme of absent or conflicted parenting and the cyclical nature of family relationships. (Ledger's parents show up drunk and unannounced; the song is about a father who is too busy for his son, paralleling Ledger's own worries.)
B) Her movement from guilt and defiance to reconciliation and honor. Stealing the cross is an act of defiance; replanting it with Diem shows she is honoring Scotty's memory and making peace with Grace.

Synthesis Answers

The story presents multiple perspectives: Kenna's remorse, Grace and Patrick's grief, Ledger's loyalty, and even Scotty's memory. No character is purely good or evil; each acts from love or pain, and forgiveness requires understanding all sides.
Kenna's letters begin as a way to cope with loneliness and guilt, often full of apology. Over the story, their frequency decreases as she finds connection with Ledger and Diem. By the epilogue, she writes rarely because she is no longer lonely, showing she has moved from survivor's guilt to self-forgiveness and acceptance.
In the epilogue, Kenna writes fewer letters because she is no longer lonely. She has a home with Ledger, sees Diem daily, is fully welcomed by Grace and Patrick, and has named her new son Scotty—a sign that she embraces the past without being crushed by it. She has forgiven herself and been accepted by the family.

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