THE FAULT IN OUR STARS

by John Green

CHAPTER 5
1. Explain Hazel’s family’s dinner time rule. Does you family have any similar rules?

2. (page 65) How/Why were Hazel’s parents preoccupied during dinner that evening?

3. In what way does Gus think that the author of AIA had violated his contract with the reader?

4. (page 67) What surprise did Gus have for Hazel?

5. What do we know about the author of AIA’s writing career?

6. (page 69) What ‘gift’ does Gus give Hazel?

7. What questions does Hazel ask Mr Peter Van Houten?

8. What has a love of books done for Hazel and Gus?

9. What do we understand about Gus’ old girlfriend, Caroline?

10. (page 73) Explain the positive and negative outcomes of Isaac’s surgery.

11. Who did Isaac think Hazel was when she went to visit him in hospital?

12. Why did all the flowers for sale at the hospital smell the same?

13. Why didn’t Peter Van Houten feel able to answer Hazel’s questions?

14. (page 79) What sacrifices have Hazel’s parents made for their daughter?

15. Explain the Genie Foundation.

16. What word that Gus said stuck in Hazel’s mind?

17. (page 82) What is the significance of the tulips that Gus gave Hazel?
 18. For how long has Gus been cancer-free?

19. (page 84) What is always at the back of Hazel’s mind?

20. What is the significance of the colour orange?

21. Explain how Gus is able to make Hazel’s dreams come true.

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 In a few sentences, summarise this chapter of the story.

Give important information on the setting, mood and action from the chapter.
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