The Fault in Our Stars Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'ephemeral' as used in 'The Fault in Our Stars'?

• Lasting for a very short time

• Eternal

• Painful

• Joyful

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'The Fault in Our Stars', the word 'oblivion' is used. What does it mean?

• A state of being forgotten

• A state of happiness

• A state of confusion

• A state of anger

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word from 'The Fault in Our Stars' means 'a person who is excessively concerned with minor details'?

• Pedant

• Optimist

• Pessimist

• Realist

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'existential' mean as used in 'The Fault in Our Stars'?

• Relating to existence

• Relating to happiness

• Relating to sadness

• Relating to anger

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'The Fault in Our Stars', what does the word 'metaphor' mean?

• A figure of speech

• A type of poem

• A type of song

• A type of dance

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the meaning of 'cancer' in the context of 'The Fault in Our Stars'?

• A disease

• A star sign

• A type of food

• A type of dance

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which word from 'The Fault in Our Stars' means 'a strong desire to travel'?

• Wanderlust

• Homesickness

• Contentment

• Fear

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'infinite' mean as used in 'The Fault in Our Stars'?

• Limitless

• Limited

• Small

• Temporary

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'The Fault in Our Stars', what does the word 'oblivious' mean?

• Unaware

• Aware

• Happy

• Sad

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of 'resilient' as used in 'The Fault in Our Stars'?

• Able to recover quickly

• Unable to recover

• Always happy

• Always sad

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4