Quand même and Du coup

Hi Sue, the fact that you are guessing the meaning from the context is the sign of a good student.  To supplement and to verify your inclination, I would suggest a dictionary application that you can install.   I personally use 'Word Reference'.  For example, the translation of 'quand même' is all the same, still, anyway, anyhow, or even so.  The dictionary will give different meanings according to context as well as examples of usage.  As our teachers say, Bonne continuation !