The Fault in Our Stars

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

The type of questions:

Plot questions (What happened in the story?) 

Interpretation question (explain, give examples) 

Characteristics of the protagonists (compare and contrast) 

Explain the quote (What did they mean by that? )

                               

                              Explain the quote: 

Late in the winter of my seventeenth year, my mother decided I was depressed.....(chapter 1) 

                      Explain the quote: 

The Support Group, of course, was depressing as hell.

                             

                             What happens here? 

I walked into the circle and sat down next to Isaac, two seats away from the boy. I

glanced again. He was still watching me.

       Explain the quote: 

....I fear oblivion....

Chapters 1- 9 

Who are they?

Hazel 

Agustus (Gus) 

Isaac

Peter van Houten

 Patrick

Lidewij

Anna

Mrs Lancaster

At the beginning of the novel what television show would Hazel rather watch than
attend Support Group?

1. Top Chef
2. American Gladiators
3. America’s Next Top Model
4. Gossip Girl

How did Hazel introduce herself when she attended the support group for the first time? 

Describe the circumstances of her first meeting with Augustus. Why did Hazel get so angry with Gus at the end? How did he make it right? 

Which is Hazel 's favourite book? 

Who tells the story (= protoganist)?

1. Augustus
2. Hazel
3. Hazel and Augustus
4. An unknown person

What is Phalanxifor? 

In which sport had Augustus excelled before he got sick? 

Why did Hazel value a short meeting with a curious child (having questions about her cannula) more than meeting with Kaitlyn? 

What is the name of Anna’s pet hamster in An Imperial Affliction?

1. Peter the Great
2. Baxter
3. Sparky ‘The Wheel Runner’James
4. Sisyphus

What do you know about the book An Imperial affliction? List as much info as possible.

Why did Hazel write an e-mail to Peter van Houten? How did she get his address? 

How did Peter van Houten reply Hazel's e-mail? 

The Genie Foundation is an organization that grants sick kids one wish. How did Hazel spend her wish? How did Augustus spend his wish? 

"The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars / But in ourselves.” Explain.

What is the name of Augustus’s ex-girlfriend who passed away from brain
cancer?

1. Emily Summers
2. Janet Moonley
3. Katrina Pederson
4. Caroline Mathers

What does Augustus always do when playing video games (according to Isaac)? 

Which trip is Hazel getting ready for? Who is going with her? Where do they travel and what is the purpose of this journey? 

Chapters 10 -  1 7

30 May 2023

At the flight gate Augustus says he's hungry and leaves to get breakfast, but it's a long time before he returns. He says the line was long. Is it true? Explain your answer.

Which movie did Hazel and Augustus watch during their flight?

1. The Terminator
2. Romeo and Juliet
3. The Lord of the Rings
4. 300

Which of these is a side effect of dying that is not mentioned in The Fault in Our
Stars?

1. depression
2. worry
3. restlessness
4. nostalgia

Lidewij made reservations for Hazel and Augustus at a restaurant called Oranjee. What are they wearing? How did they dinner go?

After dinner Hazel asks Augustus what happened with Caroline. Who is Caroline? Why is Hazel asking? What actually happened with her?

What does Peter Van Houten mix his scotch with?

1. water
2. Coca – Cola
3. The abstracted idea of water
4. Orange juice

What is Peter Van Houten’s preferred musical genre?

1. Italian opera
2. German techno
3. Swedish hip-hop
4. American indie rock

Describe the meeting of Hazel and Augustus with Peter van Houten. Give as much info as possible. 

What can you tell about Van Houten's personality? 

What so special (for Hazel and Augustus) happened in Anna Frank's house? 

Chapters 18-  25

15 June 2023

What bad news does Augustus share with Hazel in Amsterdam? 

Who is Monica? What do Isaac, Hazel and Augustus do to get revenge against her? 

Describe a typical Hazel's day with late- stage Gus. (chapter 16) 

Why did Gus call Hazel at 2:35 a.m.? (chapter 18) 

 

What is the Last Good Day? 

Why does Augustus ask Hazel to meet him at night at The Literal Heart of Jesus ? (chapter 20)

Who else was invited? 

How did Hazel learn about the death of Augustus? How did she react? 

What did Hazel sneak into the casket of Augustus?

Whom did Hazel meet at Augustus's funeral? 

In chapter 24 Hazel's mother asks Hazel to eat well to stay healthy. How does Hazel react? What news does she learn about her mother? 

What does Lidewij send to Hazel in the last chapter? 

The book ends with two words: "I do." Explain these words. 

The Book Test (weging 3)

7 open questions in English (containing sub questions; check the points you can receive) 

Answer in English (dictionary NE-EN; grammar and spelling not assessed).

Write down the whole sentences. 

Don’t copy the sentences from the book. 

YOU CAN USE THE BOOK DURING TEST. Don’t forget to bring it! 

The type of questions:

Plot questions (What happened in the story?) 

Interpretation question (explain, give examples) 

Characteristics of the protagonists (compare and contrast) 

Explain the quote (What did they mean by that? )