The Summer I Turned Pretty Quiz Questions & Answers

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What is the name of the three boys who live in the beach house during the summer in Cousins Beach with Belly, Susannah, and Laurel?

Jeremiah, Concord, and Steven

Joseph, Conrad, and Steven

Jeremiah, Conrad, and Steven (correct)

Joseph, Concord, and Steven

What is Belly's real name, and what was her Latin name?

real name: Bella Latin name: Flavia

real name: Bella Latin name: Faith

real name: Isabel Latin name: Flavia (correct)

real name: Isabel Latin name: Fiona

Why is Conrad acting so different this summer?

Conrad is acting differently because his parents are getting divorced and his mother, Susannah, is sick again with cancer.

Who were Conrad and Belly's girlfriend/boyfriend? What is something unique about what both of them wore?

Conrad's girlfriend was Nicole and Belly's boyfriend was Cam. Belly wore Cam's hoodie, which he gave her, and Nicole is known for wearing a Red Sox cap. Signup and view all the answers

What does Belly do at night when she can't fall asleep?

She puts her bathing suit on and goes down to the pool and swims laps Signup and view all the answers

Who is Belly's best friend? Why does she regret bringing her to Cousins?

Belly's best friend is Taylor Jewel. Belly regrets bringing her because Taylor attracts more attention from the boys, making Belly feel overlooked. Signup and view all the answers

What does Conrad, Steven, Jeremiah, and Susannah give Belly for her birthday?

Conrad forgot to get a present; Steven gave her deodorant, Susannah gave her a silver charm bracelet, and Jeremiah gave her a key charm. Signup and view all the answers

What is a tradition at Cousins Beach that they do every year at the beginning of summer?

They do their first belly flop of the summer Signup and view all the answers

What boy has Belly always loved in the story?

Conrad Signup and view all the answers

What is going on between Steven and Belly's parents?

Steven and Belly's parents got divorced, with Belly's mom still living in their house and her dad moving into an apartment. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Conrad quit playing football?

Conrad quit playing football because he didn't think it was fun anymore; it was more about his father's desire for him than his own. Signup and view all the answers

What did Susannah teach to the kids a long time ago when they went on nature walks?

Her favorite poem, that began with 'maggie and milly and molly and may' and ended with 'for whatever we lose (like a you or a me) it's always ourselves we find in the sea.' Signup and view all the answers

What did Conrad, Jeremiah, and Belly do on the last night of the summer before they left Cousins?

They talked about it possibly being their last summer in Cousins and made a whirlpool to let the current carry them. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Belly go with Cam one day where she always used to go with the boys and Mr. Fisher and had a bad experience last time she went?

Belly went to mini Putt Putt golf. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Steven leave the beach house in Cousins halfway through this summer?

Steven left to go on a college road trip with his dad and was supposedly going home to study for the SATs, but was likely to hang out with his new girlfriend. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters

Jeremiah, Conrad, and Steven are boys who live in a beach house at Cousins Beach.
Belly's real name is Isabel, and her Latin name is Flavia.
Belly's best friend is Taylor Jewel, who causes frustration for Belly due to her focus on impressing boys.

Conrad's Behavior

Conrad is acting distant and protective, often isolating himself in his room.
His behavior is influenced by his mother Susannah's illness, as her cancer has returned and spread.
He has started drinking and smoking as coping mechanisms.

Relationships

Belly's boyfriend is Cameron (Cam), who gave her his favorite hoodie, which she treasures.
Conrad's girlfriend is Nicole, known for her blonde hair and Red Sox cap.

Belly's Activities

When unable to sleep, Belly swims laps at the pool in her bathing suit.
She reflects on her feelings for Conrad while struggling with her friendship with Taylor.

Gifts and Traditions

For Belly's birthday, Conrad forgot a gift, while Steven gave deodorant and Susannah gifted a silver charm bracelet.
A tradition at Cousins Beach involves the first belly flop of the summer.

Family Dynamics

Belly and Steven's parents are divorced, with their mother living in the family home and their father in a cluttered apartment.
Conrad quit playing football because he lost interest, realizing it was more about his father's desires than his own.

Significant Events

Susannah taught the kids a memorable poem on nature walks, emphasizing self-discovery through loss.
On the last night at Cousins, Conrad, Jeremiah, and Belly created a whirlpool and reflected on the summer's end.
Belly visited mini Putt Putt golf with Cam, recalling past experiences there with the boys.
Steven left the beach house mid-summer for a college road trip, prioritizing time with a new girlfriend over returning.

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Test your knowledge about 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' with this quiz! Answer questions about the characters, their relationships, and key details from the book. Whether you're a casual reader or a fan, see how well you remember Belly's summer adventures!