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"Looking for Alaska" Quiz
By John Green
young adult | 221 pages | Published in 2005
young adultfictioncontemporaryromancerealistic fictioncoming of ageteenmysteryyoung adult contemporaryhigh school
ISBN_13: 9999999999999
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Essay questions
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- Discuss the significance of the novel's title, 'Looking for Alaska', and how it relates to the themes and characters in the book.
- In what ways does the character of Alaska Young challenge traditional gender stereotypes and expectations?
- How does the setting of the novel, Culver Creek boarding school, contribute to the overall atmosphere and themes of the story?
- Examine the theme of seeking for 'the Great Perhaps' in the novel and how it influences the characters' actions and decisions.
- Discuss the role of friendship and loyalty in the novel, particularly in the relationships between Miles, Alaska, and the Colonel.
- What is the significance of the 'before' and 'after' sections in the novel, and how do they contribute to the overall narrative structure?
- Compare and contrast the characters of Miles 'Pudge' Halter and Alaska Young, focusing on their motivations, beliefs, and personal growth throughout the story.
- Examine the theme of guilt and forgiveness in the novel, particularly in relation to the characters' actions and the consequences they face.
- How does the novel explore the idea of 'the labyrinth of suffering' and the characters' attempts to make sense of life's uncertainties and challenges?
- Discuss the significance of the novel's ending and how it reflects the themes and character developments throughout the story.
