Characters
Plot Events
Mental Health & Struggles
Themes & Symbols
Quotes
100

Which character is a wealthy, popular boy hiding his pain?
A) Tony
B) Conner
C) Andre
D) Ian

B. Conner

100

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

100

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

100

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

100

“It’s easier to jump than to hang on.” — Who said this?
A) Conner
B) Vanessa
C) Tony
D) Dr. Boston

A. Conner

200

Which character struggles with bipolar disorder?
A) Vanessa
B) Conner
C) Tony
D) Dr. Boston

A. Vanessa

200

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

200

Tony struggles most with:
A) Drug addiction
B) Anger issues
C) Trauma from sexual abuse
D) Gambling

C. Trauma from sexual abuse

200

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

200

“Sometimes, I think I’m crazy for real.” — Who said this?
A) Conner
B) Vanessa
C) Tony
D) Andre

B. Vanessa

300

Who grew up in foster care after abuse?
A) Conner
B) Vanessa
C) Tony
D) Andre

C. Tony

300

Why is Vanessa hospitalized?
A) Overdosed on meth
B) Cut her wrists
C) Attempted hanging
D) Car accident 

B. Cuts her wrists

300

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

300

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

300

“I learned to disappear before I learned to walk.” — Who said this?
A) Tony
B) Conner
C) Vanessa
D) Ian

A. Tony

400

Who is Vanessa’s love interest?
A) Ian
B) Tony
C) Conner
D) Dr. Boston

C. Conner

400

Conner’s suicide attempt was by:
A) Hanging
B) Pills
C) Gunshot
D) Jumping

C. Gunshot

400

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

400

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

400

“I don’t want to be saved.” — Who said this?
A) Tony
B) Conner
C) Vanessa
D) Dr. Boston

B. Conner

500

Who becomes Tony’s closest friend at Aspen Springs?
A) Conner
B) Andre
C) Vanessa
D) Ian

C. Vanessa

500

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

500

Which coping method does Vanessa use early in the novel?
A) Alcohol
B) Cutting
C) Starvation
D) Over-exercising

B. Cutting

500

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

500

“You don’t get to choose your blood.” — Who said this?
A) Vanessa
B) Tony
C) Conner
D) Andre

B. Tony