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Who is the main protagonist of the novel The Fault in Our Stars? What is her full name?
Who is Hazel Grace Lancaster.
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Why does Hazel's mom make her go to the support group?
She thinks she's depressed about having cancer.
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What contest does Hazel win against Augustus?
During their first encounter at Support Group, Hazel and Augustus have somewhat of a staring contest, which Hazel wins.
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What does the "heart of Jesus" refer to in the novel?
The "heart of Jesus" is the the cross-shaped basement room of the church where the support group meets.
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What does bereft mean?
Bereft is an adjective, meaning deprived or lacking something.
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Who is the leader of the support group, and what kind of cancer did he have?
Patrick is the leader of the group, and he had testicular (ball) cancer.
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Which of Hazel's body parts sucks at being a good body part?
Due to the cancer spreading to her lungs, Hazel swears her lungs suck at being lungs.
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What is the movie Augustus invites Hazel to watch at his house? Who does Hazel remind him of?
Augustus invites Hazel to watch the movie "V for Vendetta" at his house, as she reminds him of the movie's lead actress Natalie Portman.
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What does Hazel consider a side effect of dying?
Hazel considers everything, including her cancer, a side effect of dying.
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What does coy mean?
Coy is an adjective, meaning making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring.
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Who is Augusts (Gus) Waters, and what type of cancer does he have?
Augustus is the cute boy who catches the eye of Hazel. He has Osterosarcoma, or bone cancer.
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What kind of cancer did Hazel begin with? Before spreading, where was the cancer originally located?
Hazel started with thyroid cancer, but it has since spread to another part of her body.
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What book of Augustus's does Hazel agree to read in exchange for hers?
Hazel agrees to read The Price of Dawn in exchange for An Imperial Affliction.
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What metaphor absolutely disgusts Hazel at first, but after some explanation, Augustus is able to calm her nerves?
Hazel is disgusted by the cigarette but reconsiders when Augustus explains that he never lights it. Augustus puts something between his teeth that has the capability of killing but denies it the power to do so.
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What does fraught mean?
Fraught is an adjective, meaning of a situation or course of action filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.
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Who is Isaac, and what type of cancer does he have?
Isaac is the friend of Augustus who invited him to Support Group. He has cancer of the eyes.
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What is Hazel's favorite novel, and who is it written by?
Hazel's favorite novel, which she talks about incessantly, is An Imperial Affliction written by Peter Van Houten.
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What is unique about the correspondence Augustus receives from Peter Van Houten versus that which Hazel receives?
Augustus supposedly receives a response back immediately from Van Houten's assistant, Lidewij Vliegenthart, whereas Hazel had to wait a little while.
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What are "cancer perks," and what perk does Augustus believe has received as a result?
“Cancer perks” are the special favors cancer kids get, like famous autographs or free passes on homework. Perhaps receiving a passing grade was Augustus' cancer perk.
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What does oblivion mean?
Oblivion is a noun, meaning the state of being completely forgotten or unknown.
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Who is the Dutch Tulip Man?
The Dutch Tulip Man is character in Peter Van Houten's An Imperial Affliction, of which Hazel believes is possibly a conman and has many unanswered questions about.
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What is Phalanxifor?
Phalanxifor is the experimental drug given to Hazel, which has essentially stopped the growth of her lung tumors.
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What did Hazel spend her "wish" from The Genie Foundation on, and what did Augustus spend his on?
Hazel foolishly spent her wish on a cliché trip to Disney, and Augustus has decided to save his to meet Peter Van Houten.
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What hobby did Augustus once enjoy, and why does he not enjoy it anymore?
Before cancer, Augustus was an athlete, specifically a basketball player. He fell out of love with the sport when he realized the nature of throwing a spherical ball through a raised toroidal hoop seemed absurd.
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What does unadulterated mean?
Unadulterated is an adjective, meaning not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; complete and absolute.
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