Will there be a quiz?

            My brother bought my debut young adult novel, Surviving Meemaw, and asked if there would be a quiz. Of course. I’m a teacher. I’m famous for my quizzes.

Circle the correct answer(s).

1. Who is Laney’s romantic interest?

Josh-hoo-ah, the puppeteer

Calvin, the artist

Corey, the freshman

Dalton, the cheater

2. Where does Meemaw shop for her elastic-waist, polyester pants?

Bon Worth

Burlington

TJ Maxx

Macy’s

3. Which government surplus food item is served in Millburgh Christian Academy’s cafeteria?

Tater tots

Macaroni and cheese

Overcooked peas

Meatballs

4. Where is Laney’s daddy?

Iraq

Afghanistan

Arkansas

Jamaica

5. What does Laney call her two new friends?

Fat and Skinny

Tall and Short

Deep and Wide

Curly and Straight

6. What brand of ice cream does Laney serve to Josh-hoo-ah after puppet shows?

Turkey Hill

Breyers

Ben and Jerry’s

Blue Bunny

7. On a scale of 1 to 10, how technologically savvy is Meemaw?

10

5

0

-5

 

8. Where is Laney’s mama?

Iraq

Afghanistan

Classified

Read the book and find out.

9. How has Meemaw’s driving not yet caused her death?

Other drivers give her a wide berth.

She drives a tank.

Her yellow PT Cruiser has multiple air bags.

“Oh, honey, we’re perfectly safe. Jesus is looking out for us.”

10. What does Laney find scary about living in Meemaw’s house?

A room full of beady-eyed puppets

Fox News Channel is always on.

The Felix-the-Cat kitchen clock with moving tail and eyes

Meemaw

You can—and absolutely should—buy your very own copy of Surviving Meemaw at www.amazon.com for only $4.99! That’s less than a slice of pie and a cup of coffee at The Diner, and the service is much faster.