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    What is Miles' talent?

    • Remembering people's license plate numbers
    • Remembering people's names
    • Remebering people's last words
    • Remebering people's faces
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This 'Looking for Alaska' book quiz tests knowledge on key plot elements, character insights, and thematic content from John Green's novel. It assesses understanding of literary themes and character development, ideal for enhancing literature study skills.

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  • 2. 

    Who is the first person Miles meets at boarding school?

    • Chip

    • Lara

    • Alaska

    • Charles

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

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  • 3. 

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

    • She was mad at Chip.

    • She was late getting home for curfew.

    • She was visiting her Mom's grave.

    • She was visiting Chip's grave.

    Correct Answer
    A. She was visiting her Mom's grave.
  • 4. 

    Chip dies in the book.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 5. 

    What type of books does Miles like?

    • Fiction

    • Biographies

    • Non-fiction

    • History

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 6. 

    Who helps Miles in pre-calc?

    • Lara

    • Takumi

    • Chip

    • Alaska

    Correct Answer
    A. Alaska
    Explanation
    Alaska helps Miles in pre-calc.

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  • 7. 

    What does Miles learn to drink at bording school?

    • Beer

    • Mountain Dew

    • AMP energy drink

    • Pink wine

    Correct Answer
    A. Pink wine
    Explanation
    Miles learns to drink pink wine at boarding school.

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  • 8. 

    Who teaches Miles his first prank?

    • Lara

    • Alaska

    • Chip

    • Charles

    Correct Answer
    A. Alaska
    Explanation
    Miles learns his first prank from Alaska.

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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 surprise birthday party

    • Alaska's sudden disappearance

    • A devastating car accident

    • Winning a prestigious school award

    Correct Answer
    A. 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 does Miles "Pudge" Halter call his new roommate, Chip Martin?

    • The Colonel 

    • The Eagle

    • The Sergeant

    • 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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  • 11. 

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

    • They dye their hair pink. 

    • They put blue dye in their shampoo. 

    • They release a swarm of bees into their classroom. 

    • They replace their breath mints with laxatives.

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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