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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, August 7 1984 to October 3, 1985.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the entry from August 11, 1984, written?
(a) The woods.
(b) Leo's house.
(c) Harold's house.
(d) Laura's bedroom.

2. What does Laura write "watches over her" in the entry from August 11, 1984?
(a) A boy owl.
(b) A wild rabbit.
(c) A female deer.
(d) A sleepy bird.

3. What does Laura complain about having frequently on July 23, 1984?
(a) Bad dreams.
(b) Headaches.
(c) Blackouts.
(d) Stomachaches.

4. Laura writes of her discovery of what on September 9, 1984?
(a) Sex.
(b) Masturbation.
(c) Kissing.
(d) Love.

5. How much earlier did Maddy leave in Laura's entry for August 7, 1984?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 2 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Laura's father's name?

2. One of the key themes of The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer is what?

3. What is Laura's cousin's name?

4. Who does Laura write she hopes "doesn't come tonight" in her second diary entry?

5. Who does Laura vow to be a "good person like" in the entry from August 16, 1984?

(see the answer key)

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