Heartstopper: Volume One

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-book review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Why does Charlie first stop his meetings with Ben?

A) He has to study for exams.

B) He discovers Ben has a girlfriend.

C) He likes Nick better.

D) Tao Xu tells him Ben likes someone else.

2. Who is the P.E. Teacher?

A) Miss Sachi

B) Miss Sim

C) Miss Singh

D) Miss Sethi

3. How does Charlie surprise the boys on the rugby team?

A) He wins the game for them.

B) He becomes the star player.

C) He turns out to be the best tackler.

D) He excels at rugby after only a week.

4. What insecurity does Ben project onto Charlie?

A) Worrying they will get caught

B) Wishing Nick was gay

C) Concern about his math grades

D) Thinking he’s bad at rugby

5. What happens to make Nick start seriously questioning his feelings for Charlie?

A) Nick protects Charlie from bullying by rugby players.

B) Nick and Charlie have a snow day together.

C) Nick protects Charlie from Ben.

D) Nick and Charlie hug for the first time.

6. Why does Nick feel lost regarding his feelings for Charlie?

A) He is worried Charlie does not like him back.

B) He is worried what his parents will think.

C) He recently broke up with Tara Jones.

D) He has never had feelings for a boy before.

7. What happens after Charlie and Nick kiss?

A) They decide to become boyfriends.

B) Nick gets overwhelmed and leaves.

C) They plan to go on a date.

D) Charlie gets overwhelmed and leaves.

8. What do the changing seasons symbolize?

A) Charlie and Nick growing up

B) The changing of sports seasons

C) Nick and Charlie’s developing romance

D) Charlie’s inner growth

9. Why does Nick start to dislike his other friends?

A) They are unkind about his friendship with Charlie.

B) They try to set him up with Tara.

C) They are cruel on social media.

D) They tell Charlie to stay away from Nick.

10. Which of the following is the correct order of events?

A) Charlie joins rugby; Nick invites Charlie over; Charlie is assaulted.

B) Nick invites Charlie over; Charlie is assaulted; Charlie joins rugby.

C) Charlie is assaulted; Charlie joins rugby; Nick invites Charlie over.

D) Charlie joins rugby; Charlie is assaulted; Nick invites Charlie over.

11. Which of the following are the most accurate adjectives to describe Charlie and Nick’s juxtaposed personalities?

A) Charlie is confident; Nick is insecure.

B) Charlie is shy; Nick is outgoing.

C) Charlie is athletic; Nick is bookish.

D) Charlie is preppy; Nick is geeky.

12. What does Nick’s mother say about Charlie?

A) Nick seems happier around Charlie.

B) Nick seems to have more fun with Charlie.

C) Nick seems to be more himself around Charlie.

D) Nick seems to be getting too close to Charlie.

13. Which of these is not a reason Charlie starts to think Nick might like him as more than a friend?

A) Nick starts hugging Charlie more.

B) Nick starts spending more time with Charlie.

C) Nick starts texting Charlie all the time.

D) Nick starts giving Charlie romantic looks.

14. Why does Nick choose not to hold Charlie’s hand?

A) He is confused about his sexuality.

B) He does not want to wake Charlie up.

C) He is worried Charlie does not like him back.

D) He thinks someone might find out.

15. What does Tao Xu tell Charlie to do about Nick?

A) Ask him out on a date

B) Give up on him

C) Stop texting him

D) Ask him how he feels

Long Answer

Compose a response of 2-3 sentences, incorporating text details to support your response.

1. How does Charlie demonstrate strength and attempt to protect himself without Nick acting as his protector?

2. How does the stereotyping of Nick’s and Charlie’s contrasting social circles further complicate their relationship? How does it contribute to the development of their romance?

3. What visual cues does Oseman use throughout the novel to communicate the tone of the events?