Understanding Characters in The Summer I Turned Pretty

Who is the main female protagonist in "The Summer I Turned Pretty"?

• Susannah

• Belly

• Taylor

• Laurel

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What is the name of the beach house where Belly spends her summers?

• Cousins Beach House

• Ocean View House

• Summerland House

• Seaside Cottage

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Who are the two brothers that Belly has known since childhood?

• Steven and Jeremiah

• Conrad and Jeremiah

• Conrad and Taylor

• Steven and Conrad

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Who is Belly’s best friend?

• Susannah

• Taylor

• Laurel

• Nicole

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What is the relationship between Susannah and Laurel?

• Sisters

• Cousins

• Best friends

• Neighbors

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Which event marks a significant change in how the boys see Belly?

• Her birthday party

• The summer she turns sixteen

• The Fourth of July fireworks

• The end of summer party

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Summarize why Belly feels this summer is different from previous ones.

• She is visiting a new place

• She feels more grown up and is noticed differently by the boys

• She is spending summer alone

• She has a new best friend

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Describe the relationship between Belly and Conrad at the start of the summer.

• They are strangers

• They are close friends, but Belly has a crush on Conrad

• They are dating

• They are cousins

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How does Jeremiah’s attitude toward Belly change over the course of the summer?

• He becomes more distant

• He starts to develop romantic feelings for her

• He ignores her completely

• He treats her like a little sister

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Explain how Susannah’s illness affects the mood of the summer for everyone.

• It makes everyone excited

• It brings a sense of sadness and worry to the group

• It is not mentioned in the story

• It causes everyone to leave early

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