Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Battle Of The Books: 2022-2023 > The Girl I Used to Be By April Henry: Mystery fiction > Flashcards

The Girl I Used to Be By April Henry: Mystery fiction Flashcards

Years after surviving the attack that ended her mother's life and caused her missing father to become the prime suspect, Olivia learns that her father also died on the fateful day, a discovery that compels her to search for the killer before she becomes the next victim.

1
Q

Why were Olivia and her family in the woods the day of the murder?

A

They were looking for a Christmas tree

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What new evidence was found that suggested Terry Weeks was murdered along with Naomi Benson?

A

They found Terry Week’s jawbone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

The reason that robbery is not considered a motive for the crime

A

Olivia’s parents had very little money to steal from

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

How long did Olivia’s grandmother take care of her, and why did she stop?

A

4 years, Olivia’s grandmother died of a heart attack

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What does the argument at Olivia’s grandma’s funeral really about?

A

It was about who wanted to adopt Ariel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Why did Olivia pretend that she wasn’t Ariel?

A

Olivia didn’t want the killer to find her

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

How does Olivia get Richard Lee (the real estate agent) to lower the cost of the house she wants to rent?

A

She says she will spruce up the house and make it seem more like a home again after all the death that is associated with it.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is Olivia’s reaction when she enters her old house after renting it?

A

She says she doesn’t remember anything, no memories, flashbacks…

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

How does Olivia remember where her mother’s cigar box was and looking for a Christmas tree as a kid?

A

She has been having “little flashes” of memories ever since she came back to Medford, but she said initially she didn’t remember anything before.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

How did Duncan recognize Olivia?

A

From a scar on Olivia’s right hand (that she got from falling out of a tree when they were little)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What new information does Olivia learn in the newspapers in the library that makes her think that her dad might have been the murderer?

A

She learns that her parents had fights and the police were called several times and that Terry had a restraining order after domestic violence complaint.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What idea does Duncan suggest so that Olivia can remember more about what happened to her as a kid?

A

He suggests hypnosis. He shows Olivia a news story from 1976 about a bus driver and 26 children were kidnapped, and hypnosis led the bus driver to being able to identify the license plate number of the kidnapper.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Why did Ariel go to a hypnotist?

A

To uncover hidden memories about the killer.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What memory does Olivia see when she is hypnotized?

A

First she sees a memory of her parents lifting her up, then she sees a memory of her mother in the woods dancing with someone and then there is blood

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What new information do Olivia and Duncan find out about Sam when she was in high school?

A

She stabbed her dad because he was a drunk. She is now a potential suspect

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Why does Jason think that Richard killed Terry and Naomi?

A

She thinks Jason killed them because he carried a knife everywhere, could have had a fight with Terry over Naomi

17
Q

Why can’t DNA evidence be used to solve the case according to Spaulding?

A

Because a pipes broke in the evidence room a few years ago and left some case files waterlogged. Everything became contaminated in mold.

18
Q

What did Jason say to Olivia outside the restroom at Duncan’s’ BBQ get together?

A

That she was following him everywhere he went, and that he was going to tell the police.

19
Q

When does Nora reveal that she knew about who Olivia really was?

A

At the cemetery, she says she knew for a while

20
Q

Who is Benjy?

A

A homeless man who was friends with Oliva’s parents and leaves roses on Naomi’s tombstone, goes in and out of reality, he saw something in the murder

21
Q

What information does Olivia learn about the restraining order at Duncan’s family party?

A

On thanksgiving, everyone had a little too much to drink,and they starting shoving each other, Terry was remorseful after, but Sharon was angry

22
Q

What reason does Richard give for having banged up knuckles after the murder of Terry and Naomi?

A

He says that he finally stopped his mom’s boyfriend from beating him up.

23
Q

What does Olivia find out about Sam from Carly when Sam is in the bathroom?

A

The reason she is so skinny is because she is bulimic, and Terry had been trying to help her when he was alive. Things had been bad at home with her dad. Was in love with Terry.

24
Q

Why does Carly think that Benjy killed Terry and Naomi?

A

She thinks he killed them because he said “Orange trucks suffer” and Terry’s truck was orange. The time of the murder was around Christmas when “he started going crazy”
He thinks that because he had bruised knuckles, and he might have had the motivation to take Terry’s money. He didn’t have as much money before the murder but then became rich later.

25
Q

What deduction does Olivia make about where the murder must have taken place?

A

It couldn’t have been far into the woods because they were with her and they had to be able to carry a Christmas tree back.

26
Q

As Olivia is trying to move in the forest after spraining her ankle, what does she find?

A

She finds a finger bone

27
Q

Why is Spaulding in the forest?

A

He was there for the investigation of the murder.

28
Q

Why is Spaulding in the forest?

A

He was there for the investigation of the murder.

29
Q

Why is Spaulding in the forest?

A

He was there for the investigation of the murder.

30
Q

Who killed Olivia’s parents?

A

Stephen Spaulding, the police officer

31
Q

Why did Spaulding kill Terry?

A

His Dad died, his Mom didn’t have a job, the economy bad, and his sisters and him were hungry. Therefore, he went deer hunting and accidentally shot Terry because he was wearing white gloves.

32
Q

Why did Spaulding kill Naomi?

A

He was trying to explain to her it was an accident, but she wouldn’t stop fighting and screaming.

33
Q

Did Spaulding ever confess?

A

Yes, he confessed to all three murders and will likely be going to prison for life

34
Q

What was one of many internal conflicts that Olivia had faced throughout the book?

A

Olivia had to face the difficult fear of admitting that she was Ariel.

35
Q

What was one of many external conflicts that Olivia had faced throughout the book?

A

Olivia’s parent’s friends, family, and neighbors had to face the reality and realize that Terry and Naomi died of a murder.

36
Q

What is a possible theme of this novel?

A

Do not jump to conclusions, take time to investigate all possible options

Battle Of The Books: 2022-2023 (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions