Malibu Rising - Independent Reading Project
Quiz by E Wilson
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- Q1
Who is the father of the Riva siblings?
Tanner Riva
Mick Riva
Ben Hawthorn
Don Adler
30s - Q2
What was the original name of the Riva family restaurant?
The Baking Hook
The Spicy Clam
The Crimson Castle
Pacific Fish
30s - Q3
Mick Riva was a big part of the Riva children's lives.
falsetrueTrue or False30s - Q4
Nina Riva is famous for modeling along with what sport?
Soccer
Basketball
Swimming
Surfing
30s - Q5
The events of this book are told in non- chronological order but rather told through flashbacks and present time works. Why do you think the author chose to write the story this way?
In order to make the story flow better.
To help the reader make connections between the past and the present within the story.
To confuse the reader.
To show the reader how the story could have changed.
30s - Q6
What was Mick Riva famous for?
Athletics
Being Evelyn Hugo’s third husband.
Acting
Singing
30s - Q7
How many Riva siblings are there at the beginning of the book?
Four
Five
Six
Two
30s - Q8
June's parents believed that Mick was a good option for her.
falsetrueTrue or False30s - Q9
How old was June when she met Mick?
21
15
19
17
30s - Q10
Why is the quote “Just because it is in Malibu's nature to burn, so was it in one particular person's nature to set fire and walk away.” so important to the development of the story?
Because wildfires are an increasing problem in today's world.
Because Malibu easily catches fire.
Because the author wanted to trick you into thinking the story is about a fire.
Because it foreshadows the end of the story.
30s - Q11
What theme does the quote “Family is found...whether it be blood or circumstance or choice, what binds us does not matter. All that matters is that we are bound.” best align with?
Lack of loyalty
The drawbacks of fame
Life and Death
Found family
30s - Q12
What does fire symbolize throughout the book?
Big changes in life
Hope in the Future
Death and Rebirth
Assertiveness and Passion
30s - Q13
Nina ends up with her husband at the end of the book.
falsetrueTrue or False30s - Q14
Why is surfing so important to the Riva siblings?
It was one of the biggest ways they bonded in their childhoods.
They actually hate surfing.
That is the only way they can make money.
It’s what made them famous.
30s - Q15
Where does Nina decide to live after she leaves Malibu?
Australia
Portugal
Peru
Philippines
30s