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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years ago does Peter Von Houten say his daughter died in Chapter 23?

2. Speaking of Augustus’s parents at his funeral, Hazel says, “It’s hard to explain, but talking to them felt like” what?

3. Hazel describes going to Augustus’s house how long after their trip to Amsterdam in Chapter 17?

4. During Hazel’s speech in Chapter 20, she says, “I can’t talk about our love story, so I will talk about” what?

5. What is Peter Van Houten wearing when he answers the door in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mrs. Lancaster reveal to Hazel about her future in Chapter 24? How does Hazel respond?

2. What does Augustus tell Hazel about his treatment in Chapter 13?

3. How are Augustus and Hazel greeted when they arrive at Peter Van Houten’s residence in Chapter 12?

4. What does Augustus consume on the flight back from Amsterdam in Chapter 14?

5. Who greets Hazel when she arrives at Augustus’s funeral in Chapter 22? What is discussed?

6. What does Peter Van Houten say about his daughter in Chapter 23?

7. How does Hazel respond when her mother insists she eat dinner in Chapter 24?

8. How does Hazel express her grief in losing Augustus in Chapter 21?

9. What do Augustus, Isaac, and Hazel do after leaving Augustus’s house in Chapter 14?

10. How is Peter Van Houten’s appearance and demeanor described when he appears in Hazel’s car in Chapter 23?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the main storyline, characters, themes, and settings in An Imperial Affliction. Why does Hazel relate to this novel? In what ways does she relate to the central character? How do the themes in An Imperial Affliction relate to the themes in The Fault in Our Stars?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the Cancer Team Meeting that Hazel attends with her parents and doctors in Chapter 8. What is related regarding Hazel’s treatment with the drug Phalanxifor at the meeting? Based upon the discussions at the meeting, how would you describe Hazel’s prognosis? What is decided regarding Hazel’s trip to Amsterdam?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Augustus and Hazel’s correspondence with Peter Van Houten in Chapter 5 of the novel. Why do you think Augustus was successful in getting a response from Van Houten while Hazel was not? What information is related in Van Houten’s responses to the emails of Hazel and Augustus?

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