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About This Quiz
Young adult summer reads are all about friendship and loss. After all, you need the entire summer to cry out and reflect on a book you just read. Take this quiz to find out if you should laugh, cry, or fantasize your way through the summer.
What do you think makes a good summer read?
Magic.
Fantasy.
Good vs. Evil.
Something that makes me cry.
Do you enjoy crying while reading?
I prefer adventure.
A little, but not much.
No.
I need to cry for a good summer read.
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Do you prefer a stand-alone novel or a series?
Stand-alone.
Either one.
Series.
It doesn't matter if I enjoy the book.
Do you like to face reality in your books?
A little, but I prefer something fantastic.
I enjoy going from reality to fantasy.
I don't want reality in my reads.
I prefer reality.
Will a summer read change your perspective on life?
Probably not.
Not at all.
I may think about it, but my perspective won't change.
My entire outlook on life might change.
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Should a summer read make you reflect?
A little.
I hope not, but I am not against it.
Haha, no.
Absolutely.
Do you prefer your protagonist to go through a physical or emotional journey?
Physical.
I prefer a little of both.
I like to see my characters grow.
Purely emotional.
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Do you enjoy reading about family bonds?
I love when family go on an adventure together.
I enjoy reading about people giving up something special to save family.
Nope.
Yes, but their are better plots.
What do you think about ultimatums?
I hate ultimatums.
I love to see how a character reacts to them.
They have a place, but I don't want them as a focus.
I don't care either way.
How would you react if you were responsible for a friend's death?
I don't know.
I don't think I could forgive myself.
Eh, I'd move on.
It would rip apart my life.
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If a friend is hurt, how do you respond?
I'd pick my friend up and push them forward.
Comfort them.
I might slay my friend in mercy.
Depends on what happened. I would try to help though.
Do you believe in monsters?
No.
They are fun in books.
I think they actually exist.
I'm not sure, but it would be terrifying if they existed.
Could you forgive a close friend who became an enemy?
I don't have enemies.
Never.
If we faced a common enemy.
I'd try.
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What would you give up to save a loved one?
My current reality.
Everything I'd have to.
Probably not much.
I don't have anything I'm willing to give.
What far-off celebration would you like to attend?
A once in a lifetime magic show.
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
New Orleans Mardi Gras.
Bastille Day.
Would you give up everything for a once in a lifetime event?
Without a doubt.
Sure, I could do that.
Probably not.
No way.
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Do you recommend your favorite books or keep them for yourself?
I always recommend books, whether love them or hate them.
I recommend them if it comes up in conversation.
I don't usually recommend books.
I recommend books that change my life.
How do you handle loss?
I am strong.
I try to make up for the loss.
It usually upsets me.
Not well at all.
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Your friend is running away, what do you do?
Pack my bags to go with them.
Chase after my friend.
Try to convince my friend to not go.
Say, "Goodbye."
Will you read a book someone says is magical?
Absolutely.
I'd be skeptical.
It might go on my list, but I wouldn't jump to that book.
Depends on the topic.
If you didn't like an author's previous book(s), but love the storyline of a new book, would you read it?
Yes.
Nope.
I'd give an author a second chance, but the new plot needs to be really good.
Not sure.
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What is your worst vice?
Impertinence.
Ignoring others.
I have an evil streak.
Texting while driving.
What should the protagonist's obstacle be?
To grow internally.
To save someone.
To win.
To overcome grief.
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Do you think a summer read should take you away from reality?
Yes, but not too far.
Yes, completely away.
Not sure.
A summer read should focus on reality.
Has a book ever changed your life?
Books have uplifted me before.
No.
Not changed my life, but was a fun read.
Yes, for the better.
Do you put yourself in the books you read?
Every single one.
No.
I think about me being the main character sometimes, but I wouldn't say I put myself in the book.
If the book has relevance to my life.
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