The Perks of Being a Wallflower Quizzes

The Perks of Being a Wallflower Quiz 1

1 What format does the book take?
A series of letters

A series of appointments with a psychiatrist

A series of diary entries

A series of recorded conversations
2 To whom does Charlie address his letters?
Sam

An unnamed friend

His brother

Patrick
3 Why does Charlie start writing his letters?
He is about to begin high school.

There has been a death in the family.

It is part of his therapy.

His parents are divorced.
4 In the first letter, how does Charlie describe his life?
Confusing

Both happy and sad

Wonderful

Difficult
5 What tragic event does Charlie talk about in his early letters?
A violent fight

His friend Michael's suicide

His own depression

A death in the family
6 Even though Charlie is small, what is he surprisingly good at?
Football

Fighting

Baseball

Basketball
7 Which class does Charlie enjoy the most at school?
Chemistry

Algebra

History

English
8 What shocking event involving Charlie's sister and her boyfriend does Charlie witness?
They begin smoking pot.

The boy hits her after an argument.

They argue, but nothing else.

They kiss in front of Charlie.
9 What sentence does Charlie NOT write about the hitting incident?
"I just froze because I couldn't believe he did it."

"I guess she deserved it."

"I guess he stood up to his bully."

"The weird part is my sister didn't do anything."
10 Whom does Charlie meet in shop class?
Bill

Patrick

Sean

Sam
11 What is one of Charlie's favorite memories?
Celebrating birthdays with his older brother

His family crying during the last episode of I[M*A*S*H]

Sleepovers with friends

Grocery shopping with his mom and siblings
12 What does Charlie want to be when he is older?
Writer

Engineer

Doctor

Accountant
13 What does Charlie want even more than a date?
Popularity

A car

Good grades

A friend
14 What piece of advice does Bill give Charlie after the incident with his sister?
"Some girls think they can change a guy."

"We accept the love we think we deserve."

"Some people have trouble at home, you need to talk to his parents."

"You need to tell your parents."
15 What does Bill worry that Charlie does excessively?
Observe other people

Drink alcohol

Fight with his family

Smoke marijuana
16 When Charlie first confesses his feelings for Sam, how does she respond?
"I'm dating someone else."

"Charlie, you're my best friend."

"I love you too."

"You know you're too young for me, right?"
17 What type of thoughts begin to preoccupy Charlie early in high school?
Violent thoughts

Happy thoughts

Sexual thoughts

Depressed thoughts
18 How does Charlie feel when he is driving with Sam and Patrick?
Observant

Slightly happier

Worried

Infinite
19 What do the people at Bob's party call Charlie?
A nerd

A wallflower

A freshman

A secret keeper
20 What do Sam and Patrick like to do when they drive through tunnels?
Drive in the wrong lane

Stand up in the back of the pick-up truck

Blast music

Drive with no hands and break the speed limit
21 How does Brad handle his attraction to Patrick?
He drinks and smokes to avoid his feelings.

He tells his parents and friends.

He refuses to engage with Patrick.

He only tells a few people.
22 How does Charlie describe his love for Sam?
Youthful

Not a movie kind of love

Passionate

Deep and romantic
23 During which holiday does Charlie's family always fight?
Christmas

Easter

Thanksgiving

New Year
24 What keeps Charlie's family from fighting during the holidays?
His brother's football game

Feelings of thankfulness and affection

A family ban on alcohol

A family agreement to make peace
25 What did Charlie's grandfather do to his mother and Aunt Helen after they received bad grades?
Hit them

Force them to study

Refuse to feed them

Verbally abuse them

why do sam and craig break up

d. He's been cheating on her

Asked by amirjon F #1333447

Answered by Aslan on 1/17/2024 5:23 AM

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Where in the story does Charlie meet people with difficult personal issues like cheating, abortion, and drug use?

Abortion:

February 15, 1992

That’s when she told me she was pregnant.

I would tell you about the rest of the night, but I honestly don’t remember much about it. It’s all a very sad daze. I do know that her boyfriend said it wasn’t his baby, but...

Asked by Anna A #489065

Answered by jill d #170087 on 12/20/2023 10:24 AM

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1. What do we learn about how Aunt Helen was? What happened to her when she was younger? Also, how did this affect her as she got older?

Aunt Helen was molested by a family friend, and she went into a downward spiral with drinking and drugs. You need to ask your question one at a time. Thanks.

Asked by RObin W #1329730

Answered by Aslan on 12/3/2023 6:44 PM

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