Characters
Which character is a wealthy, popular boy hiding his pain?
A) Tony
B) Conner
C) Andre
D) Ian
B. Conner
Where do Conner, Vanessa, and Tony meet?
A) High school
B) Rehab center
C) Aspen Springs psychiatric hospital
D) Group therapy in the community
C. Aspen Springs Psychiatric Hospital
Vanessa’s bipolar disorder causes her to:
A) Have mood swings between depression and mania
B) Have constant panic attacks
C) Avoid relationships
D) Lose her memory
A. Have mood swings between depression and mania
A major theme of Impulse is:
A) The importance of sports
B) Healing from trauma
C) Wealth equals happiness
D) School success leads to recovery
B. Healing from trauma
“It’s easier to jump than to hang on.” — Who said this?
A) Conner
B) Vanessa
C) Tony
D) Dr. Boston
A. Conner
Which character struggles with bipolar disorder?
A) Vanessa
B) Conner
C) Tony
D) Dr. Boston
A. Vanessa
What is the reason for Tony’s suicide attempt?
A) A breakup
B) Drug overdose after abuse
C) Family rejection over his sexuality
D) Expulsion from school
B. Drug overdose after abuse
Tony struggles most with:
A) Drug addiction
B) Anger issues
C) Trauma from sexual abuse
D) Gambling
C. Trauma from sexual abuse
The name “Aspen Springs” symbolizes:
A) Harshness and coldness
B) A place of second chances
C) Danger and risk
D) Freedom from rules
B. A place of second chances
“Sometimes, I think I’m crazy for real.” — Who said this?
A) Conner
B) Vanessa
C) Tony
D) Andre
B. Vanessa
Who grew up in foster care after abuse?
A) Conner
B) Vanessa
C) Tony
D) Andre
C. Tony
Why is Vanessa hospitalized?
A) Overdosed on meth
B) Cut her wrists
C) Attempted hanging
D) Car accident
B. Cuts her wrists
Conner’s main source of pressure comes from:
A) His parents’ expectations
B) His teachers
C) His teammates
D) His friends
A. His parents' expectations
The color red in Vanessa’s story often represents:
A) Anger
B) Blood and self-harm
C) Love for Conner
D) A warning sign
B. Blood and self harm
“I learned to disappear before I learned to walk.” — Who said this?
A) Tony
B) Conner
C) Vanessa
D) Ian
A. Tony
Who is Vanessa’s love interest?
A) Ian
B) Tony
C) Conner
D) Dr. Boston
C. Conner
Conner’s suicide attempt was by:
A) Hanging
B) Pills
C) Gunshot
D) Jumping
C. Gunshot
Group therapy at Aspen Springs is meant to:
A) Teach discipline
B) Share personal experiences and coping skills
C) Keep patients quiet
D) Replace medication
B. Share personal experiences and coping skills
Tony’s trust in Vanessa represents:
A) Romantic love
B) Found family and connection
C) Dependence on therapy
D) His desire to leave Aspen Springs
B. Found Family and connection
“I don’t want to be saved.” — Who said this?
A) Tony
B) Conner
C) Vanessa
D) Dr. Boston
B. Conner
Who becomes Tony’s closest friend at Aspen Springs?
A) Conner
B) Andre
C) Vanessa
D) Ian
C. Vanessa
What tragic event happens at the end of the book?
A) Tony runs away
B) Conner dies by suicide
C) Vanessa relapses
D) Tony is arrested
B. Conner dies by suicide
Which coping method does Vanessa use early in the novel?
A) Alcohol
B) Cutting
C) Starvation
D) Over-exercising
B. Cutting
Conner’s expensive clothes and looks symbolize:
A) Confidence
B) A mask to hide his pain
C) His privilege helping recovery
D) Vanity
B. A mask to hide his pain
“You don’t get to choose your blood.” — Who said this?
A) Vanessa
B) Tony
C) Conner
D) Andre
B. Tony