Till Summer Do Us Part Quiz: Test Your Camp Haven Knowledge

About This Quiz

This quiz covers the entire story of Till Summer Do Us Part, from Scottie’s impulsive lie to the heartfelt epilogue. Questions mix multiple-choice and short-answer format to test your recall of plot details, character motivations, themes, and your ability to synthesize the story’s key ideas. Each answer is explained with a reference to the book’s outline.

If you need a refresher before starting, check out our comprehensive questions and answers or the ending explained.

Quiz Questions

Part 1: Plot and Sequence (8 Questions)

1. What does Scottie Price impulsively claim she has during a Thursday meeting at Butter Putter?

A) A second job
B) A husband
C) A girlfriend
D) A secret talent

2. After the disastrous therapy session, where does Sanders insist Scottie and Wilder go?

A) A divorce attorney
B) An eight-day marriage camp in the Catskills
C) A weekend spa retreat
D) A couples cooking class

3. How does Scottie get injured after winning the three-legged mini-golf competition?

A) She trips over a golf club
B) Wilder celebrates and they fall; she hits her head on a rock
C) She gets hit by a stray golf ball
D) Elleison accidentally knocks her over

4. What item does Scottie discover stuck to the shower wall in their red cabin?

A) A rubber duck
B) A suction-cup dildo
C) A waterproof radio
D) A bottle of champagne

5. What code word do Scottie and Wilder agree on to warn each other when Sanders is approaching?

A) “Turtle”
B) “Colonel”
C) “Bingo”
D) “Sandwich”

6. During the lake obstacle course, what question does Ellison ask that requires an honest answer from both of them?

A) “Do you feel truly happy in your marriage?”
B) “Have you ever thought about divorce?”
C) “What is your biggest pet peeve about each other?”
D) “Do you want to have children?”

7. What activity does Wilder use to trick Scottie into finishing her bucket list?

A) A surprise picnic
B) A paddleboat outing in Central Park
C) A cooking class
D) A baseball game

8. In the epilogue, whose pregnancy does Chad announce at the engagement dinner?

A) Scottie’s
B) Danielle’s
C) Ellison’s
D) Denise’s

Part 2: Character Motivation (5 Questions)

9. Why does Wilder initially agree to pretend to be Scottie’s husband?

A) He needs money
B) He is bored with retirement and wants to practice improv
C) He is in love with Scottie from the start
D) Mika blackmails him

10. Why does Scottie lie about having a husband at the office meeting?

A) She wants to impress her boss
B) She feels alienated among her married coworkers and panics
C) She hopes to get a promotion
D) She is trying to make her ex jealous

11. What is Wilder’s main reason for hesitating to fully commit to Scottie after camp?

A) He doesn’t think she is suitable for him
B) He fears hurting her because of his family’s past and his commitment to Mika
C) He wants to return to his previous lifestyle
D) He believes Scottie is still in love with Matt

12. Why does Scottie decide to leave camp early?

A) She misses her friends in New York
B) Wilder cannot promise he won’t hurt her, and she values her emotional safety
C) She is fired from Butter Putter
D) The camp activities are too physically demanding

13. What drives Chad to apologize to Scottie on the dock?

A) He feels guilty about his own marital struggles and wants to be honest
B) Wilder threatens him
C) Scottie confronts him publicly
D) Ellison orders him to apologize

Part 3: Theme and Symbol (4 Questions)

14. What does the “Prickly Pair” margarita represent in the mixology challenge?

A) The thorny nature of Scottie and Wilder’s fake marriage
B) A favorite drink of Sanders
C) The pain of divorce
D) The competitive spirit of the camp

15. The crooked tent that Scottie and Wilder set up symbolizes:

A) Their fragile cooperation and imperfect relationship
B) Their lack of camping skills
C) The solid foundation of their fake marriage
D) Sanders’s poor planning

16. Wilder’s “yes, and” philosophy, adopted after his father’s death, encourages:

A) Always agreeing with a partner
B) Embracing spontaneity and saying yes to life
C) Using improvisation in every conversation
D) Avoiding conflict at all costs

17. The bucket list Scottie creates is primarily about:

A) Travel destinations she wants to visit
B) Experiences her ex-husband Matt denied her
C) Goals for her career at Butter Putter
D) Challenges for Wilder to complete

Part 4: Synthesis (3 Questions)

18. Short Answer: How does Scottie’s character grow from the prologue to the epilogue? Provide one specific example of a change in her behavior or mindset.

19. Short Answer: In what way does Wilder’s relationship with his brother Mika influence his decision to pursue Scottie after camp?

20. Short Answer: Explain how the theme of “self-love” is developed through Scottie’s journey, using at least two details from the story.

Answer Key

1. B) A husband
Scottie lies to her boss Ellison that she has a husband after feeling left out among her married coworkers (Chapter 1).

2. B) An eight-day marriage camp in the Catskills
After the fake therapy session, Sanders believes a spark remains and sends them to Camp Haven (Chapter 4).

3. B) Wilder celebrates and they fall; she hits her head on a rock
While tied together after winning, Wilder’s enthusiastic celebration causes a fall, injuring Scottie’s head (Chapter 8).

4. B) A suction-cup dildo
In their erotic cabin, Scottie finds a dildo stuck to the shower wall (Chapter 9).

5. B) “Colonel”
They choose this word so they can alert each other if Sanders is approaching (Chapter 10).

6. A) “Do you feel truly happy in your marriage?”
Ellison asks this honest question during the obstacle course; both answer no but see potential (Chapter 14).

7. B) A paddleboat outing in Central Park
Wilder tricks Scottie into a jog that becomes a paddleboat ride to complete her bucket list (Chapter 31).

8. B) Danielle’s
Chad announces that he and Danielle are expecting a baby at the engagement dinner (Epilogue).

9. B) He is bored with retirement and wants to practice improv
Bored with his app wealth, Wilder sees the scheme as a chance for experience and improv practice (Chapter 3).

10. B) She feels alienated among her married coworkers and panics
Scottie impulsively lies because she is uncomfortable being the only single person in the meeting (Chapter 1).

11. B) He fears hurting her because of his family’s past and his commitment to Mika
Wilder’s father’s accident and mother’s infidelity, plus his role as Mika’s caretaker, make him hesitant (Chapter 27, 29).

12. B) Wilder cannot promise he won’t hurt her, and she values her emotional safety
After Wilder admits he cannot guarantee he won’t hurt her, Scottie chooses to leave rather than risk heartbreak (Chapter 26).

13. A) He feels guilty about his own marital struggles and wants to be honest
Chad reveals his own marriage difficulties and apologizes for his antagonism, prompting Scottie’s confession (Chapter 26).

14. A) The thorny nature of Scottie and Wilder’s fake marriage
The drink’s name “Prickly Pair” reflects their relationship – prickly on the surface but with a sweet core (Chapter 25).

15. A) Their fragile cooperation and imperfect relationship
The crooked but standing tent symbolizes their awkward teamwork and the unstable yet functional marriage they are building (Chapter 17).

16. B) Embracing spontaneity and saying yes to life
Wilder adopted this philosophy after his father’s death to live fully, and he shares it with Scottie (Chapter 25).

17. B) Experiences her ex-husband Matt denied her
Scottie lists things Matt made her miss, such as cooking classes, kiss cam, and paddleboating, to reclaim her joy (Chapter 24).

18. Answer example: Scottie starts as a divorcée who lies to fit in and ends as a confident woman who leaves a toxic job, speaks up for her needs, and openly loves Wilder. For instance, she confidently quips at Chad during the caricature activity, showing her newfound self-assurance (Chapter 24).
Accept any change supported by the story, such as gaining sexual agency or prioritizing her own happiness.

19. Answer example: Wilder’s conversation with Mika, where Mika admits he is doing better and encourages Wilder to live his own life, frees Wilder from guilt and allows him to pursue Scottie wholeheartedly (Chapter 27).
The healing of Mika’s mental health removes Wilder’s primary reason for holding back.

20. Answer example: Scottie’s self-love journey begins in the prologue when she declares the story is about falling in love with herself. At camp, she learns to ask for what she wants (e.g., in the lake obstacle course she admits she holds back). By the end, she leaves her job at Butter Putter to freelance and embraces her own desires, culminating in accepting Wilder’s love. These actions show her prioritizing her own worth over pleasing others.
Accept answers that cite specific moments, such as her bucket list or her decision to leave camp.