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YA Novels with Neurodiversity Representation

Description: Test your knowledge about Young Adult Novels that feature characters with neurodivergent traits.
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In the novel "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," what is the name of the protagonist with autism spectrum disorder?

  1. Christopher Boone

  2. Ed Boone

  3. Judy Boone

  4. Siobhan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christopher Boone is the main character in "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" and has autism spectrum disorder.

Which YA novel features a protagonist with Tourette syndrome who is trying to solve a mystery?

  1. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

  2. The Fault in Our Stars

  3. Turtles All the Way Down

  4. Eleanor & Park


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In "Turtles All the Way Down," Aza Holmes has Tourette syndrome and is trying to solve a mystery.

In the novel "Eleanor & Park," what is the name of the character with Asperger's syndrome?

  1. Eleanor Douglas

  2. Park Sheridan

  3. Richie Norton

  4. Tina


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Park Sheridan in "Eleanor & Park" has Asperger's syndrome.

Which YA novel features a protagonist with dyslexia who is struggling with school and family life?

  1. The Hate U Give

  2. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

  3. The Sun Is Also a Star

  4. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In "The Sun Is Also a Star," Natasha Kingsley has dyslexia and is struggling with school and family life.

In the novel "The Hate U Give," what is the name of the character with ADHD?

  1. Starr Carter

  2. Khalil Harris

  3. Chris Maverick

  4. Issa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chris Maverick in "The Hate U Give" has ADHD.

Which YA novel features a protagonist with OCD who is trying to overcome her fears and anxieties?

  1. Speak

  2. Thirteen Reasons Why

  3. The Perks of Being a Wallflower

  4. Looking for Alaska


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In "Speak," Melinda Sordino has OCD and is trying to overcome her fears and anxieties.

In the novel "Thirteen Reasons Why," what is the name of the character with depression?

  1. Hannah Baker

  2. Clay Jensen

  3. Jessica Davis

  4. Justin Foley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hannah Baker in "Thirteen Reasons Why" has depression.

Which YA novel features a protagonist with bipolar disorder who is trying to find her place in the world?

  1. The Fault in Our Stars

  2. I'll Give You the Sun

  3. The Sky Is Everywhere

  4. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In "I'll Give You the Sun," Jude St. Francis has bipolar disorder and is trying to find her place in the world.

In the novel "The Sky Is Everywhere," what is the name of the character with anxiety disorder?

  1. Lennie Walker

  2. Bailey Rydell

  3. Joe Talbert

  4. Sarah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lennie Walker in "The Sky Is Everywhere" has anxiety disorder.

Which YA novel features a protagonist with PTSD who is trying to cope with the aftermath of a traumatic event?

  1. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

  2. The Fault in Our Stars

  3. All the Bright Places

  4. Eleanor & Park


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In "All the Bright Places," Violet Markey has PTSD after a traumatic event.

In the novel "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian," what is the name of the character with Tourette syndrome?

  1. Junior Polatkin

  2. Rowdy

  3. Gordy

  4. Eugene


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rowdy in "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" has Tourette syndrome.

Which YA novel features a protagonist with autism spectrum disorder who is trying to navigate the challenges of high school?

  1. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

  2. The Fault in Our Stars

  3. Turtles All the Way Down

  4. Eleanor & Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," Christopher Boone has autism spectrum disorder and is trying to navigate the challenges of high school.

In the novel "The Fault in Our Stars," what is the name of the character with cancer?

  1. Hazel Grace Lancaster

  2. Augustus Waters

  3. Isaac

  4. Peter Van Houten


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hazel Grace Lancaster in "The Fault in Our Stars" has cancer.

Which YA novel features a protagonist with OCD who is trying to overcome her compulsions?

  1. Speak

  2. Thirteen Reasons Why

  3. The Perks of Being a Wallflower

  4. Looking for Alaska


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In "Speak," Melinda Sordino has OCD and is trying to overcome her compulsions.

In the novel "Looking for Alaska," what is the name of the character with depression?

  1. Miles Halter

  2. Alaska Young

  3. Chip Martin

  4. Takumi Hikohito


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alaska Young in "Looking for Alaska" has depression.

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