Long Way Down
What was the reason for Shawn having soap when he died?
He was getting it for their mother, to help with her eczema.
In the book, exactly how many years have passed since Amber was killed in a car accident?
Seven.
Which University do Liz and Wes end up going to?
UCLA
What nickname does Levi give to Daunis throughout the book?
Bubble.
(Educated)
What type of music does Tara's brother, Tyler, introduce her to?
Classical Music.
What gang did Carlson Rigs want to join?
The Dark Sons.
What kind of kindergarten art project made of clay did Amber’s family save in her memory box?
Clay Hands
What type of shoes hold a deep symbolic meaning for Liz because she associates them with her late mother and her ideal cinematic romance?
Black Converse
What animal represents the role of a helper that guides souls safely across into the next world when they die?
An Owl.
(Educated)
What musical does Tara play the lead role?
Annie.
What are the three rules?
No crying. No snitching. Get Revenge.
What task did Amber's former English teacher, assign her class?
To write their own future obituaries.
What object did Wes Bennett place inside Liz's Barbie Dreamhouse when they were children to annoy her?
A frog.
What is a "Blanket Party" as described by Auntie Teddie, which she defines as "Nish Kwe justice"?
A practice where the women of the tribe roll a man who has mistreated or assaulted a woman into a blanket and beat him.
(Far From The Tree)
What was Grace's baby's real first name and what was the nickname Grace called the baby?
First name: Amelia Marie (Milly)
Nickname: Peach
Who are the two people on the poster in Shawn's room?
Tupac and Biggie
How does Amber's father deal with the trauma of her death and her sudden, miraculous return?
He becomes intensely religious
What brand and flavor of cheap cigars do Wes and Liz share together at his backyard firepit?
Swisher Sweets.
What specific street drug is dubbed "go-go juice" by the local users?
Methamphetamine
(Educated)
What day does Tara's father believe the world will end?
January 1st, 2000.
What is a Penny drop?
Hanging upside-down on a bar by your knees and swinging so that you land on the ground at the perfect time, on your feet.
Who is revealed to be the driver of the car that struck and killed Amber?
Jeremy, the son of the local pet store lady
What did Wes leave in Liz's book exchange (when they were younger)?
The decapitated head of a garden gnome.
What are the components and languages that make up the secret language shared by Daunis’s mother and late Uncle David?
French, Italian, abbreviated English, and made-up words.
(Far From The Tree)
Why does Grace punch Alan (her ex-boyfriend's best friend).
Because Alan was bullying her, shaming her, name calling, and making crying baby noises in her direction.