The Mistake (Off-Campus Book 2) Quiz – 20 Questions
Welcome to the comprehensive quiz for The Mistake by Elle Kennedy, the second book in the Off-Campus series. This quiz covers the entire story—from the first party to the epilogue. Use it to test your recall of plot events, character motivations, themes, and to think about the book as a whole. For more resources, check the book overview, questions and answers, or the ending explained.
Quiz Questions
1. (Multiple Choice) In Chapter 1, what does Grace witness that sparks her jealousy and desire to become more adventurous?
- A) Logan kissing another girl at the party
- B) Logan zipping his pants after a bathroom hook-up
- C) Logan ignoring her at the Omega Phi house
- D) Logan dancing with Hannah
2. (Short Answer) After their first hookup, Grace fakes an orgasm. In which chapter does she later confess this to Logan?
3. (Multiple Choice) Where does Logan take Grace to help her overcome her fear of heights and share personal stories?
- A) The roof of the hockey arena
- B) A climbing wall at the gym
- C) The top of a water tower in Munsen
- D) A ferris wheel at a carnival
4. (Short Answer) In Chapter 18, Logan explains that the other girl he was supposedly interested in was actually whose girlfriend?
5. (Multiple Choice) What is the first item on Grace's list of romantic gestures that Logan must complete?
- A) Write a love poem
- B) Take a boudoir photo on a red velvet chaise lounge
- C) Get a celebrity endorsement video
- D) Sing a song outside her window
6. (Short Answer) During the campus radio show, Logan calls in under what fake name to deliver a public apology?
7. (Multiple Choice) At the end of the novel, what happens to Logan's father that frees Logan from his family obligations?
- A) He sells the garage and enters rehab
- B) He moves to Europe with Jeff
- C) He reconciles with his ex-wife
- D) He wins a lawsuit and retires
8. (Short Answer) The epilogue is set how many years after the main events of the book?
9. (Multiple Choice) Why does Logan avoid Hannah in the early chapters of the book?
- A) She rejected him for a date
- B) He feels guilty about his attraction to her because she is his best friend's girlfriend
- C) He is angry at her for dating Garrett
- D) She reminds him of his mother
10. (Short Answer) What specific event at the Omega Phi party motivates Grace to decide she wants to stop being the “cautious good girl”?
11. (Multiple Choice) What is the primary reason Ramona sends a weedy proposition to Logan and later betrays Grace?
- A) She is in love with Logan herself
- B) She is jealous of Grace's relationship and of Dean's attention toward Logan's friends
- C) She wants to test Grace's loyalty
- D) She believes Grace is lying about hooking up with Logan
12. (Short Answer) According to the deal with his brother Jeff, what must Logan do after he graduates from college?
13. (Multiple Choice) Grace states she gives Logan the list of six romantic gestures primarily because:
- A) She wants to embarrass him in front of his friends
- B) She needs to test his commitment and see if he is serious about a real relationship
- C) She thinks the tasks will be fun for both of them
- D) She is still angry about Ramona's betrayal
14. (Short Answer) What real-world problem does the water tower scene primarily symbolize in Logan and Grace's relationship?
15. (Multiple Choice) Which theme is most strongly explored through Logan's father's alcoholism?
- A) The importance of honesty in friendship
- B) The conflict between family duty and personal dreams
- C) The danger of social media rumors
- D) The power of sexual chemistry
16. (Short Answer) When Piper Stevens spreads a rumor about Grace lying about hooking up with Logan, what social issue does this highlight?
17. (Multiple Choice) What does Grace's job as a producer at the campus radio station symbolize for her?
- A) Her desire to avoid Logan
- B) A new beginning and assertion of her independent identity
- C) Her need to compete with Ramona
- D) A way to make money for her Paris trip
18. (Short Answer) Name one major mistake Logan makes that the title of the book could refer to, and explain briefly.
19. (Multiple Choice) Which statement best describes Grace's change from her freshman year to her sophomore year?
- A) She becomes more passive and reliant on Ramona
- B) She grows from insecure and cautious to confident and assertive
- C) She loses interest in academics and focuses only on romance
- D) She becomes more like her mother and less independent
20. (Short Answer) Why is Grace calling Logan “Johnny” a significant moment in their relationship?
Answer Key
1. B – Grace sees Logan zip his pants after a bathroom hook-up with a blonde. Instead of disgust, she feels jealousy and resolves to take risks before freshman year ends.
2. Chapter 6 – Grace admits she faked the orgasm to protect Logan's ego, revealing her people-pleasing tendency and the lack of honesty in their early sexual encounters.
3. C – Logan drives Grace to his hometown of Munsen and convinces her to climb the water tower. The scene symbolizes overcoming fear and building trust.
4. Hannah – Logan explains that the girl he was distracted by was Hannah, his best friend Garrett's girlfriend. He was jealous of their relationship, not truly in love with her.
5. B – The first task is a boudoir photo on a red velvet chaise lounge, which Garrett helps him stage. Grace is secretly delighted by his effort.
6. Morris – Logan calls the student advice show pretending to be a caller named “Morris” and publicly declares his love for Grace, knowing she is producing the show.
7. A – Coach Jensen forces Logan's father to admit his alcoholism and enter a six-month inpatient rehab program. He also plans to sell the garage, freeing Logan from the obligation to run it.
8. Two years later – Grace and Hannah attend a Bruins game to watch Logan in his first NHL season. The epilogue shows dreams coming true.
9. B – Logan is attracted to Hannah but feels intense guilt because she is dating his best friend, Garrett. He avoids her to hide his feelings and tries to distract himself with hook-ups.
10. Seeing Logan zip his pants after a bathroom hook-up – Grace feels jealousy and realizes she wants to have fun and stop being the cautious good girl. This triggers her change.
11. B – Ramona admits she is jealous because she has been unsuccessfully pursuing Dean and resents how easily Grace seems to win Logan's attention and love.
12. Take over the family garage full-time – Logan agreed to run the shop after graduation so Jeff could travel with his fiancée. This obligation prevented him from entering the NHL draft.
13. B – Grace is still deeply hurt by Logan's rejection and uses the list to test whether he truly wants a committed relationship or just another hookup.
14. Overcoming fear, vulnerability, and trust – The scene where Grace conquers her fear of heights to climb the water tower mirrors the emotional risk she takes in trusting Logan.
15. B – Logan's father's alcoholism forces Logan to choose between pursuing his NHL dreams and fulfilling a promise to run the family business. The theme of duty vs. personal ambition is central.
16. The sexual double standard – Piper's rumor humiliates Grace and questions her honesty, while Logan's reputation as a player is barely affected, highlighting gendered judgment.
17. B – The radio station job represents Grace's independence, confidence, and a space separate from her relationship with Logan. It helps her find her own voice.
18. Possible answers: (1) Logan's mistake in using Grace as a distraction to get over Hannah; (2) his mistake in rejecting her after learning she was a virgin; (3) his overall pattern of lying about his NHL future. Accept any one with a brief, accurate explanation.
19. B – Grace enters sophomore year determined to be in control, confident after her Paris trip, and no longer willing to be a passive player in her own life.
**20. “Johnny” is a name only Logan's family uses, so by calling him that, Grace signals a deep level of intimacy and acceptance into his inner circle. Logan notes he liked it.