Well, here we are at the end of the book! Can you believe it? Ahhhh. It feels good, doesn’t it? I don’t know about you, but I’m sore all over—my fingers from typing, my brain from thinking, and my face from smiling. Because, as enjoyable as this has been, writing a book is hard work!
I bet reading it all hasn’t been a walk in the park, either (unless, of course, you’re reading this while you’re actually walking in a park). Thank you so, so much for joining me on this journey, dear reader. As a token of my appreciation, I’d like to leave you with a parting gift. No, not a gourmet gift basket filled with high-end tasty treats or a weekend getaway to a bed-and-breakfast in Boca Raton. You see, my gift to you is the gift of knowledge. Yep, that’s right! It’s time for the quiz I mentioned in the prologue. Please take out your No. 2 pencil and don’t look at your neighbor’s book.
What, you thought I was kidding? Oh no, I’m as serious about this as I am about Zack Efron’s pecs, nonfat frozen yogurt, and correcting people when they misquote dialogue from Pretty Woman. Like, for reals. I don’t joke about the important stuff.
I know a quiz might seem like overkill, but it is my deepest, most sincere hope that after you’ve digested the stories put forth in this book, a few precious kernels of wisdom shall remain intact. It’s kinda like when you eat corn, you know what I mean?
I’ve designed these questions to help recap the more memorable moments of this book. Okay, who am I kidding? I just want to see if you really read the damn thing. I promise though, it’ll be quick and painless. After all, we’re just waxing nostalgic here, not waxing our hoo-hahs. Trust me, it’ll be easy-breezy cover-to-cover, girl.
If you get a perfect score, I’ll totally put you on my honor roll. No shame in being smart, people, and just about everybody looks sexy in glasses! Can you say “geek chic”?
Okay, here we go:
Answers: 1. a, 2. b, 3. a, 4. c, 5. a, 6. b, 7. a, 8. b, 9. a, 10. d
Okay, now it’s time to find out what your score means!
0 correct answers: Huh?!?
You are dead to me.
1–3 correct answers: Rereading Is Fundamental.
I have to say, I’m very disappointed in you. It’s like I slaved over a hot stove all day, whipping up a gourmet dinner, and you took one measly bite. Remember when Tyra Banks freaked out on America’s Next Top Model that one time and screamed, “I was rooting for you! We were all rooting for you”?
Well, I always thought she was overreacting…until now. The great news? Just like America’s Next Top Model All Stars, there’s still a chance for you. Go back to page 1 and reread this very important book. Only, this time, please take notes.
4–7 correct answers: A for Average.
Okay, not bad. You’re kind of like sex with me—not the best, not the worst, but at least you tried and chances are you laughed a little.
8–10 correct answers: Bravo, Bookworm!
OMG! You like me! You really like me! All my hard work paid off! I know it’s very difficult to concentrate and read a book, especially these days with the TV and Twitter and whatnot. I’m very impressed, dear reader! By the way, I’ve spoken to my lawyer, so you should probably keep an eye out for my restraining order. Your obsession with me is starting to freak me out. I mean, stalker much?