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Things We Never Got Over: Full Book Quiz

Plot and Sequence Questions (8)

  1. What is the first thing Naomi sees when she enters Cafe Rev in Chapter 1?

    • A "Closed" sign on the door
    • A photo of herself labeled "Do Not Serve"
    • Her twin sister Tina drinking coffee
    • Knox Morgan arguing with the barista

  2. What word is scrawled in lipstick on Naomi’s mirror during the motel room break-in?

    (short answer)

  3. Which job does Sherry Fiasco offer Naomi at the Honky Tonk?

    • Line cook
    • Waitress
    • Bartender
    • Dishwasher

  4. What does Naomi sell to pay for Waylay’s back-to-school shopping?

    • Her car
    • Her wedding dress
    • Her laptop
    • Her engagement ring

  5. How much money does Naomi win during the secret poker game at Honky Tonk?

    • $2,000
    • $22,000
    • $50,000
    • $100,000

  6. Who holds Waylay hostage in the warehouse at the climax of the story?

    (short answer)

  7. How does Naomi escape Duncan Hugo’s warehouse?

    • She uses a hidden door
    • She swaps clothes and identities with Tina
    • Knox bursts in and fights Duncan
    • Waylay distracts Duncan

  8. What item does Waylay hide that everyone is searching for during the final confrontation?

    (short answer)

Character Motivation Questions (5)

  1. Why does Knox end his relationship with Naomi in the diner (Chapter 38)?

    • He no longer finds her attractive
    • He is terrified of vulnerability and repeating his father’s mistakes
    • He wants to date someone else
    • He believes she is too complicated for a casual relationship

  2. What deep fear drives Knox to push people away throughout the novel?

    (short answer)

  3. Why does Tina abandon her daughter Waylay with Naomi at the start of the book?

    • She plans to return after finishing a job
    • She is deeply involved in criminal activity and sees Waylay as a burden
    • She wants to punish Naomi for leaving the wedding
    • She is forced to by Duncan Hugo

  4. What motivates Naomi to accept temporary guardianship of Waylay?

    (short answer)

  5. Why does Lucian Rollins return to Knockemout during the events of the story?

    • To buy property from Liza J
    • To reconnect with his childhood friends and help investigate Nash’s shooting
    • To escape legal trouble in another city
    • To pursue a romantic relationship with Sloane

Theme and Symbol Questions (4)

  1. What does the nickname “Daisy” come to symbolize for Naomi?

    • Her fragile emotional state
    • Her resilience and new beginning in Knockemout
    • Her love of gardening
    • Her past as a runaway bride

  2. What does the repeated label “Not Tina” signify in the story?

    (short answer)

  3. Which relationship best illustrates the theme of “chosen family”?

    • Naomi’s relationship with her biological parents
    • The bond between Knox and his brother Nash
    • The supportive community formed by Naomi, Waylay, Stef, Liza, and the Morgans
    • Tina’s partnership with Duncan Hugo

  4. How does the flash drive shaped like a heart charm tie to the theme of secrets?

    (short answer)

Synthesis Questions (3)

  1. How does Knox’s fear of becoming like his father Duke influence his actions toward Naomi?

    (short answer)

  2. The author’s note states the novel’s theme is “the bravery of loving despite knowing love’s end.” Which character best demonstrates this bravery?

    • Knox
    • Naomi
    • Waylay
    • Liza J

  3. In what way does the town of Knockemout function as a character itself?

    (short answer)

Answer Key

Plot and Sequence

  1. A photo of herself labeled “Do Not Serve.” — The barista Justice recognizes Naomi as Tina’s twin and points out the photo. (Chapter 1)
  2. “Sucker” — The intruder writes it in Naomi’s lipstick on the mirror. (Chapter 3)
  3. Waitress — Sherry Fiasco offers Naomi a job as a waitress at Honky Tonk. (Chapter 6)
  4. Her wedding dress — Naomi sells the dress for $400 to fund Waylay’s school supplies. (Chapter 15)
  5. $22,000 — Naomi learns poker during the game and wins the pot. (Chapter 20)
  6. Duncan Hugo — He holds Waylay hostage and threatens to shoot Naomi. (Chapter 46)
  7. She swaps clothes and identities with Tina — The twin switcheroo allows Naomi to get close to Duncan and disarm him. (Chapter 48)
  8. A flash drive (heart charm) — Waylay hides it and later uploads its contents to the library server. (Chapter 48)

Character Motivation

  1. He is terrified of vulnerability and repeating his father’s mistakes. — Knox believes loving someone will inevitably lead to loss and destruction. (Chapter 38)
  2. Losing someone he loves and repeating his family’s pattern of self-destruction. — This fear stems from his mother’s death and his father’s abandonment. (Chapters 40, 45)
  3. She is deeply involved in criminal activity and sees Waylay as a burden. — Tina’s actions are driven by her own selfishness and illegal entanglements. (Chapters 3, 46)
  4. A sense of family obligation and growing love for her niece. — Despite initial reluctance, Naomi commits to providing a stable home. (Chapters 4, 5, 10)
  5. To reconnect with his childhood friends and help investigate Nash’s shooting. — Lucian provides resources and support, strengthening the Knockemout network. (Chapters 21, 22)

Theme and Symbol

  1. Her resilience and new beginning in Knockemout. — The nickname evolves from a pet name into a symbol of her transformed identity. (Chapters 29, 35)
  2. Naomi’s struggle to establish her own identity separate from her twin sister’s reputation. — Everyone in town initially judges her based on Tina’s past. (Chapters 1, 6, 13)
  3. The supportive community formed by Naomi, Waylay, Stef, Liza, and the Morgans. — This group repeatedly steps up to protect and care for one another. (Epilogue, Chapter 49)
  4. It contains information that could expose criminal activities, and Waylay’s choice to hide it reflects her secret loyalty and bravery. — The charm becomes a physical object linking secrets, danger, and family bonds. (Chapters 48, 49)

Synthesis

  1. He pushes her away because he believes he is incapable of sustaining a loving relationship and will only cause her pain — mirroring how his father’s addiction destroyed the family. (Chapters 38, 40, 45)
  2. Naomi — Despite being abandoned at the altar, being mistaken for her criminal sister, and facing repeated emotional blows, she continually opens her heart to Waylay, Knox, and the community. (Author’s note, Chapters 1, 3, 35, Epilogue)
  3. It provides gossip and judgment but also fierce support and protection, embodying both small-town flaws and the strength of collective care. — Characters like Justice, Liza, and the Morgan brothers demonstrate that Knockemout is both obstacle and refuge. (Chapters 1, 13, 27, 49)

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