Show:
Misc.
Plot
Characters
Lit Elements
Who Said It?
100

This person is the author of Looking for Alaska.

John Green

100

Our narrator moves from his home state to a new one, where Culver Creek is located. Name the state he came from, and where Culver Creek is located.

Florida to Alabama

100

This character has an ironic nickname--one that pokes fun as his lanky physique. Name the character and their nickname.

Miles "Pudge" Halter

100

Alaska's reckless behavior hints to her demise that occurs half way through the book.  Name the literary device used here.

Foreshadowing

100

"I never really excelled at small talk. My mom, however, can talk small for hours..."

Miles

200

Define the term "Great Perhaps" and identify who in the story is seeking their "Great Perhaps".

Purpose, fulfillment, meaning of life, connections, etc.

Miles

200

Chip despises this group of individuals on campus due to their overabundance of money and attitude.

The Weekday Warriors

200

This character teaches religion at Culver Creek, the narrator's favorite course.

Dr. Hyde

200

What do cigarettes and alcohol symbolize in the text?

Coping mechanisms

200

"You smoke to enjoy it. I smoke to die."

Alaska

300

The author of L4A has a popular educational informative YouTube channel that he hosts with his brother. What is the series called?

Crash Course

300

How did Alaska's mom die?

Brain aneurysm 

300
Alaska Young fits a very specific character archetype--one where the quirky and vivacious female character is solely used to positively influence the male protagonist. What is this character archetype called?

Manic Pixie Dream Girl

300

Explain this metaphor: "I was a drizzle, and she was a hurricane."

the narrator describes himself as mellow and calm like a drizzle, whereas Alaska is loud, chaotic, and destructive like a hurricane

300

"I have guts, just not when it counts."

Alaska

400
Define the term "posturing" and name the character who "postures" the most in the story

Overcompensation that allows a person to put on a front/persona/show to make themselves look good.

Chip

400

When Miles goes to a basketball game with his friends, he gets injured. What was the injury and how was it caused?

He gets hit with a basketball and is concussed.

400

Chip Martin's name can be a play on words--specifically in relation to his attitude or his connection (or lack thereof) to his father. Name ONE of the two figures of speech that could be attributed to Chip's name.

"chip off the old block"

"chip on your shoulder"

400

Literally, a labyrinth is a difficult, almost inescapable maze. But what does it symbolize?

suffering, life's obstacles, difficulties 

400

“Anyway, when you get in trouble, just don’t tell on anyone. I mean, I hate the rich snots here with a fervent passion I usually reserve only for dental work and my father. But that doesn’t mean I would rat them out. Pretty much the only important thing is never never never never rat.”

Chip

500

In 2015, Looking for Alaska was ranked at what # on the list of the most challenged/banned books in the US?

#1

500

Why does Alaska's Dad blame her for her mom's death?

She froze and didn't call 911

500

Lara, Mile's love interest, comes from this country. 

Romania

500
The room numbers 43 and 48 are mentioned consistently throughout the story--contributing to meanings of connection between Miles, Chip, and Alaska. What literary device is this? (hint: it's similar to symbolism)

Motif

500

"...you may be smart, but I've been smart longer..."

Dr. Hyde