2. Why does Noah think Fin joined the military?
(a) Because Noah did himself.
(b) Fin was a natural-born soldier.
(c) Fin was very patriotic.
(d) Fin was pressured by his father.

3. What instrument does Noah play with Gus?
(a) Harmonica.
(b) Piano.
(c) Guitar.
(d) Banjo.

4. What instrument does Gus play?
(a) Flute.
(b) Banjo.
(c) Guitar.
(d) Harmonica.

5. What did Allie's mother tell Lon about her relationship with Noah?
(a) That it was puppy love.
(b) That it was Allie's first love.
(c) That it was powerful.
(d) That it was a blip.

6. How does Allie suddenly feel after showing up at Noah's house after fourteen years?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Tired.

7. What had Fin encouraged Noah to do on his first date with Allie?
(a) Ask her out again.
(b) Kiss her.
(c) Hold her hand.
(d) Sleep with her.

8. What expression does Noah use to describe Allie to others?
(a) A puzzle.
(b) A shooting star.
(c) A living poem.
(d) A rainbow.

9. How did the Hammonds make their fortune?
(a) Lumber.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Wheat.
(d) Oil.

10. What does Noah believe in?
(a) Miracles.
(b) Love.
(c) Wishing upon a star.
(d) Horoscopes.

11. In what way does Allie think Lon is like her father?
(a) Both men care about social status.
(b) Both men are very rich.
(c) Neither man likes to share his thoughts or feelings.
(d) Neither man is artistic.

12. What did Noah offer Allie on their first real date when they were younger?
(a) His heart.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) A cookie.
(d) His jacket.

13. What has intimidated many of the boys Allie has dated?
(a) Her looks.
(b) Her confidence.
(c) Her boisterous laugh.
(d) Her energy.

14. Where does Noah live at the present time of the novel?
(a) With his son's family.
(b) In a trailer.
(c) In the same house he has lived for sixty years.
(d) In a nursing home.

15. What does Allie think poetry is written for?
(a) To convey beauty with words.
(b) To soothe the reader's pain.
(c) To inspire without reason.
(d) To immortalize the love of the poet.