The Fault in Our Stars Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
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The Fault in Our Stars has 25 chapters · 318 pages
Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis.
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Inside the journal: 25 chapter pages, one question each · 3 example answers · a cover for your reader’s name
Chapter by chapter Each question is about its own chapter.
What do we learn about Hazel, her illness, and how she feels about going to Support Group?See all 25 questions ↓
About the book
Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten. (source).
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The Fault in Our Stars questions by chapter
We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. One question per chapter, across all 25 chapters, and every one is editable before you print. The example answers under 3 of the chapters are the ones printed at the front of the booklet.
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Chapter 1
What do we learn about Hazel, her illness, and how she feels about going to Support Group?
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Chapter 2
Augustus uses an unlit cigarette as a symbol. What does this tell you about the way he thinks?
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Chapter 3
Hazel spends time doing ordinary things, like going to the mall. How do these everyday moments help you understand her life?
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Chapter 4
Why is Hazel so interested in the ending of An Imperial Affliction, and what does that show about her?
Example answer: I think Hazel cares about the ending because the book feels very real to her. She wants to know what happens to the other characters after the story stops, because she worries about what will happen to people she loves after she is gone. This shows that Hazel is thoughtful and caring. She does not only think about herself.
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Chapter 5
How do Augustus and Hazel try to contact Peter Van Houten, and why is this important to them?
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Chapter 6
Augustus offers to use his Wish to take Hazel to Amsterdam. How would you feel if you were Hazel, and why?
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Chapter 7
Hazel has a serious health scare. How does this event change the mood of the story?
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Chapter 8
Hazel calls herself a grenade. What does she mean, and how does this affect her choices?
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Chapter 9
Hazel reads about Caroline Mathers and thinks about Augustus. What worries does Hazel have in this chapter?
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Chapter 10
On the trip to Amsterdam, Augustus tells Hazel something very important about his feelings. How does this moment affect their relationship?
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Chapter 11
The dinner in Amsterdam feels special to Hazel and Augustus. What details make the evening seem almost magical?
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Chapter 12
Peter Van Houten does not act the way Hazel expected. How does Hazel respond to this disappointment?
Example answer: Hazel is very hurt and angry when Peter Van Houten is rude to her and Augustus. I think she expected him to be wise because his book meant so much to her. Instead, she has to face that an author can write something amazing but still be a disappointing person. Hazel responds by standing up for herself and leaving.
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Chapter 13
Augustus shares difficult news with Hazel. How does this news change what the trip means to both of them?
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Chapter 14
After returning home, Hazel and Augustus try to spend time together in normal ways. Why might ordinary time feel important now?
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Chapter 15
How does Hazel show care for Augustus as his illness gets worse?
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Chapter 16
Augustus calls Hazel from the gas station. What does this scene show about his fears and his need for help?
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Chapter 17
Hazel thinks about how sickness can change a person’s body and choices. What do you think the author wants readers to understand?
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Chapter 18
Augustus plans a pre-funeral with Hazel and Isaac. Why do you think he wants to hear their words while he is still alive?
Example answer: I think Augustus wants a pre-funeral because he is scared of being forgotten. He wants to know what his friends really think of him while he can still hear it. This scene is sad, but it also shows love and friendship. If I were him, those words would make me feel less alone.
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Chapter 19
How does Hazel react to Augustus’s death, and what does her reaction show about grief?
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Chapter 20
At the funeral, Hazel sees Peter Van Houten again. What new information do we learn about him, and does it change your opinion of him?
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Chapter 21
Hazel keeps looking for something Augustus may have written. Why do you think this matters so much to her?
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Chapter 22
Hazel learns more about Augustus’s final days and his writing. What does this show about the kind of person he was?
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Chapter 23
Hazel talks more with Peter Van Houten. What lesson, if any, do you think Hazel learns from this conversation?
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Chapter 24
Lidewij finds the pages Augustus sent to Van Houten. What do the pages mean to Hazel before she even reads them?
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Chapter 25
After reading Augustus’s letter, what message do you think Hazel is left with at the end of the book?
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How to use this The Fault in Our Stars reading journal
At home, as a discussion guide
After each chapter your reader writes a few lines on that chapter’s question. Read the answer together at bedtime: it shows what they understood and gives you something real to talk about, without a quiz.
In class, as a novel study
Print a class set (booklets fold from plain letter paper) and use one question per chapter as the reading-response or literature-circle prompt. The example answers at the front show what a full answer looks like.
Homeschool
One booklet covers the whole book, 25 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for The Fault in Our Stars. Reword any question before printing to match your reader.
Printing
The booklet PDF prints on ordinary 8.5 × 11 paper: print double-sided (flip on the short edge) at 100%, fold the stack in half and staple on the fold. There is also a one-page-per-sheet PDF and A5 binder pages.
Where the questions come from
Each question is about its own chapter. We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. The questions were drafted with AI from what is known about the book and checked before publishing; every one is editable before you print.