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Danielle Steel's "The Gift" Trivia Quiz

Questions about the book "The Gift" by Danielle Steel.

A multiple-choice quiz by LaylaEC. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
LaylaEC

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
135,816

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
663

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How does 5-year-old Annie Whittaker die? Hint

Measles

Car accident

Meningitis

Cancer

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is the father of Maribeth's baby? Hint

Tommy Whittaker

Paul Browne

David O'Conner

Ryan Robertson

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Question 3 of 10

3. Maribeth doesn't want any contoversy about her pregnancy. What does she tell the girls at work about her situation? Hint

She tells them her husband died in Korea

She tells them her husband is away on a trip

She tells them she is divorced

She tells them her husband is sick

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the doctor Tommy makes Maribeth go see? Hint

Dr. Jones

Dr. Jenkins

Dr. Robertson

Dr. MacLean

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Question 5 of 10

5. What does Tommy want Maribeth to do about the baby? Hint

He wants her to give the baby away

He wants her to have an abortion

He wants to marry Maribeth and keep the baby

He doesn't care what she does

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Question 6 of 10

6. Maribeth's parents are willing to support any decision she makes about the baby.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. How does Maribeth fall and almost put herself into premature labor? Hint

Ice skating

Falls down stairs

Trips on a rock

Falls out of bed

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Question 8 of 10

8. What does Maribeth have, a boy or girl?

Answer: (it's one or the other!)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What name is given to the baby?

Answer: (4 letters)

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does Maribeth end up doing with the baby? Hint

Tommy and Maribeth get married and keep the baby

Tommy's parents adopt the baby

Maribeth goes home to her parents and takes the baby

She gives the baby up to a couple she has never met

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How does 5-year-old Annie Whittaker die?

Answer: Meningitis

Annie is the love of her family's life; they are devastated by her death.

2. Who is the father of Maribeth's baby?

Answer: Paul Browne

Paul is the most popular guy in school, but wants nothing to do with Maribeth or the baby. He marries his long-time girlfriend while Maribeth is left alone to deal with this devastating news.

3. Maribeth doesn't want any contoversy about her pregnancy. What does she tell the girls at work about her situation?

Answer: She tells them her husband died in Korea

During this time period a single woman being pregnant is a BIG taboo! Maribeth runs away from the convent her parents send her to. She had to have a job in order to live on her own.

4. What is the name of the doctor Tommy makes Maribeth go see?

Answer: Dr. MacLean

Tommy is a regular in the restaurant at which Maribeth finds a job. He is only 17 but since his sister died his Mom never cooks anymore. He falls in love with Maribeth, and when he finds out about the pregnancy he makes her go and see his mother's doctor.

5. What does Tommy want Maribeth to do about the baby?

Answer: He wants to marry Maribeth and keep the baby

Tommy is so in love he is willing to assume responsibility for the baby.

6. Maribeth's parents are willing to support any decision she makes about the baby.

Answer: False

Her father is a real jerk and kicks her out when he finds out she is pregnant. Her mother is too weak to stand up to him.

7. How does Maribeth fall and almost put herself into premature labor?

Answer: Ice skating

She and Tommy go skating, not thinking of the consequences of falling on the ice.

8. What does Maribeth have, a boy or girl?

Answer: girl

She gives birth to a little girl, weighing in at 8 pounds 14 ounces.

9. What name is given to the baby?

Answer: Kate

Maribeth tries not to get too attatched to her, but finds it very hard.

10. What does Maribeth end up doing with the baby?

Answer: Tommy's parents adopt the baby

Tommy's parents have never been the same since the death of their daughter Annie. This baby is "a gift" as they put it, and makes them enjoy life once again. Tommy and Maribeth still vow to get married one day and have children of their own.

Source: Author LaylaEC

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