Book Covers
Haiku Poems
Music from the Movies
Fun Facts
Author's Craft Moves
100

In this John Green novel, the cover shows an image of smoke because smoke is an integral part of the character’s development and loss in the book.

What is Looking for Alaska?

100

Katherines and math,

Collin’s quest for love unfolds

Equations of hearts.

This Haiku…illustrates Green’s use of what addressing complex topics to invite the readers to ponder the intricacies of human connection.

What are diverse elements and symbolism?

100

This song was added to the movie Paper Towns to convey a sense of excitement and determination and amplify the emotions.

What is Search Party” by Sam Bruno.

100

This is the name of John Green and his brother, Hank Green's Youtube Channel where they educate people about Astronomy, U.S History, and Anatomy and Physiology. 

a). Knowledge Express

b). The Green Brothers

c). Crash Course

d). LearnFast Hub

What is C: Crash Course?

100

What author’s craft move describes this quote from The Fault In Our Stars: “Producing and orange blanket, a pint of orange juice, and some sandwiches wrapped in plastic wrap with the crusts cut off" (Green 86).

What is imagery?

200

This collaborative novel John Green worked on with two other authors features overlapping snowflakes hinting at connected stories within the novel.

What is Let it Snow?

200

Adventure unfold, 

Margo’s mystery untold,

Paper towns we roam.

This Haiku….mentions Margo’s mystery to serve this purpose?

What is speaking to the theme of searching for truth and understanding?

200

This song was added to the movie of Let It Snow to highlight the stories of love, friendship, and the holiday spirit, and overall enhanced the feel-good vibe of the movie.

What is “On Top of the World” by Imagine Dragons?

200

This number represents the number of copies sold worldwide of Green’s most popular book, The Fault In Our Stars.

a). 27 million copies

b). 23 million copies

c). 16 million copies

d). 8 million copies

What is B: 23 million copies?

200

What author’s craft move describes this quote from Let It Snow: “We began to slow down. I pressed the accelerator, and listened as the tires spun on the snow” (Green 138).

What is Suspense?

300

This John Green’s novel is based on its cover featuring two clouds against a blue sky, conveying a touching narrative about love and loss between two teenagers.

What is The Fault in Our Stars?

300

Slowly she’s fading

She is the ticking time bomb

But then it was him

This Haiku… shows Green’s use of what to address relatable themes such as love, loss, and mortality.

What is evocative imagery?

300

This song was added to the movie The Fault In Our Stars to touch upon themes of love and vulnerability with its catchy melody.

What is "Boom Clap" by Charli XCX?

300

This is the name of the annual event John and Hank Green started, where thousands of people post videos advocating for charities they believe in. 

a). Project Believe

b). Mission Believe

c). Project Awesome

d). Mission Charity

What is C: Project Awesome?

300

What author’s craft move describes this quote from The Fault In Our Stars: “I lit up like a Christmas tree, Hazel Grace” (Green 214).

What is a simile?

400

In this John Green novel, the cover features a spiral pattern, conveying the protagonist's spiral of intrusive thoughts and mental illness.

What is Turtles All the Way Down?

400

In search for answers

Lost in labyrinth of youth,

Alaska’s mystery.

This Haiku…hints at what, connecting back to Green’s use of thought-provoking themes to engage readers.

What are the challenges faced along the way?

400

This song was added to the movie of Looking for Alaska to add to the movie's melancholic sound, and the lyrics touch on themes of friendship and time.

What is "So Here We Are" by Bloc Party?

400

This is where John Green was born, and also where one of his books, The Fault In Our Stars, takes place.

a). San Francisco, California

b). Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

c). Buffalo, New York

d). Indianapolis, Indiana

What is D: Indianapolis, Indiana.?

400

What author’s craft move describes this quote from Paper Towns: “I was hoping something would happen between us, but it didn’t” (Green 480).

What is foreshadowing?

500

This John Green’s novel cover features a map with a red pushpin marking a location, hinting at a journey of self-discovery and adventure.

What is Paper Towns?

500

 Adventure unfold, 

Margo’s mystery untold,

Paper towns we roam.

This Haiku….mentions Margo’s mystery to serve this purpose?

What is speaking to the theme of searching for truth and understanding?

500

This song was added to The Fault In Our Stars  to create a sense of intimacy and vulnerability, adding to the emotional journey of Hazel and Gus.

What is "Let Me In" by Grouplove?

500

This is what John Green double majored in after attending Kenyon College, and graduating in 2000.

a). Writing and Journalism

b). English and religious studies

c). Communications and English

d). Journalism and religious studies

What is B: English and religious studies?

500

What author’s craft move describes this quote from Looking for Alaska:

“‘So this guy…Francois Rabelais. He was this poet. And his last words were ‘I go to seek a Great Perhaps.’ That’s why I’m going. So I don’t have to wait until I die to start seeking a Great Perhaps”’ (Green 3). 

What are quotes?