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1.

Who is the first person Miles meets at boarding school?
- A.
  
  Chip
- B.
  
  Lara
- C.
  
  Alaska
- D.
  
  Charles
Correct Answer
A. Chip

Explanation
Miles meets Chip as the first person at boarding school.

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2.

What type of books does Miles like?
- A.
  
  Fiction
- B.
  
  Biographies
- C.
  
  Non-fiction
- D.
  
  History
Correct Answer
B. BiograpHies

Explanation
Miles likes biographies. Biographies are books that tell the life story of a real person, usually a famous individual. They provide detailed accounts of a person's life, including their achievements, struggles, and personal experiences. As Miles specifically likes biographies, it suggests that he enjoys reading about the lives and journeys of real people, finding inspiration or interest in their stories.

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3.

What is Miles' talent?
- A.
  
  Remembering people's license plate numbers
- B.
  
  Remembering people's names
- C.
  
  Remebering people's last words
- D.
  
  Remebering people's faces
Correct Answer
C. Remebering people's last words

Explanation
Miles' talent is remembering people's last words. This means that he has the ability to recall and retain the final words spoken by individuals. This could be a useful skill in various situations, such as investigations or personal interactions, where remembering someone's last words can provide important information or insights.

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4.

Who helps Miles in pre-calc?
- A.
  
  Lara
- B.
  
  Takumi
- C.
  
  Chip
- D.
  
  Alaska
Correct Answer
D. Alaska

Explanation
Alaska helps Miles in pre-calc.

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5.

Who teaches Miles his first prank?
- A.
  
  Lara
- B.
  
  Alaska
- C.
  
  Chip
- D.
  
  Charles
Correct Answer
B. Alaska

Explanation
Miles learns his first prank from Alaska.

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6.

Why was Alaska driving intoxicated on the night of January 10th?
- A.
  
  She was mad at Chip.
- B.
  
  She was late getting home for curfew.
- C.
  
  She was visiting her Mom's grave.
- D.
  
  She was visiting Chip's grave.
Correct Answer
C. She was visiting her Mom's grave.
7.

What does Miles learn to drink at bording school?
- A.
  
  Beer
- B.
  
  Mountain Dew
- C.
  
  AMP energy drink
- D.
  
  Pink wine
Correct Answer
D. Pink wine

Explanation
Miles learns to drink pink wine at boarding school.

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8.

Chip dies in the book.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The given statement is "Chip dies in the book." The correct answer is False. This means that Chip does not die in the book.

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9.

In John Green's novel "Looking for Alaska," what significant event profoundly impacts the main characters and shapes the course of the story?
- A.
  
  A surprise birthday party
- B.
  
  Alaska's sudden disappearance
- C.
  
  A devastating car accident
- D.
  
  Winning a prestigious school award
Correct Answer
C. A devastating car accident

Explanation
In "Looking for Alaska," a pivotal moment that dramatically affects all the main characters is the devastating car accident involving Alaska Young. This tragic event occurs halfway through the book and marks a significant turning point in the narrative. The aftermath of the accident leads to deep introspection among the characters, particularly Miles "Pudge" Halter, who grapples with themes of grief, guilt, and the search for meaning. The story explores the impact of this event on the relationships and lives of the characters as they try to make sense of their experiences and understand more about Alaska's life and death.

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10.

What prank do Miles, Chip, and Alaska pull on the Weekday Warriors?
- A.
  
  They dye their hair pink.
- B.
  
  They put blue dye in their shampoo.
- C.
  
  They release a swarm of bees into their classroom.
- D.
  
  They replace their breath mints with laxatives.
Correct Answer
B. They put blue dye in their shampoo.

Explanation
In a memorable act of revenge, Miles, Chip, and Alaska infiltrate the Weekday Warriors' bathroom and tamper with their toiletries. They add blue hair dye to their shampoo bottles, resulting in the Weekday Warriors sporting a shocking blue hairdo the next day. This prank showcases the trio's rebellious spirit and their willingness to challenge the school's social hierarchy.

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11.

What does Miles "Pudge" Halter call his new roommate, Chip Martin?
- A.
  
  The Colonel
- B.
  
  The Eagle
- C.
  
  The Sergeant
- D.
  
  The General
Correct Answer
A. The Colonel

Explanation
Miles Halter nicknames Chip Martin "The Colonel" due to his leadership qualities, strategic thinking, and commanding presence. Chip, despite his small stature, orchestrates elaborate pranks and schemes, demonstrating a military-like precision and authority that earns him the nickname. This moniker highlights Chip's role as a leader and mentor to Miles as they navigate the complexities of their boarding school experience.

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Looking For Alaska Book Quiz

Who is the first person Miles meets at boarding school?

What type of books does Miles like?

What is Miles' talent?

Who helps Miles in pre-calc?

Who teaches Miles his first prank?

Why was Alaska driving intoxicated on the night of January 10th?

What does Miles learn to drink at bording school?

Chip dies in the book.

In John Green's novel "Looking for Alaska," what significant event profoundly impacts the main characters and shapes the course of the story?

What prank do Miles, Chip, and Alaska pull on the Weekday Warriors?

What does Miles "Pudge" Halter call his new roommate, Chip Martin?