Understanding Characters in The Fault

Why does Hazel initially resist getting close to Augustus, despite her feelings for him?

• She is afraid of being rejected by him.

• She worries about hurting him because of her illness.

• She believes Augustus is not genuinely interested in her.

• She wants to focus on her studies.

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Analyze Augustus’s decision to use his wish to take Hazel to Amsterdam. What does this reveal about his character?

• He is impulsive and does not think things through.

• He is selfless and prioritizes Hazel’s happiness over his own.

• He wants to impress Hazel’s parents.

• He is trying to escape his own problems.

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How does Hazel’s relationship with her parents change over the course of the novel?

• She becomes more distant as she spends more time with Augustus.

• She grows more appreciative of their support and sacrifices.

• She starts to rebel against their rules.

• She blames them for her illness.

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Evaluate the significance of Hazel and Augustus’s visit to Peter Van Houten. How does this event impact their understanding of life and death?

• It makes them lose hope in finding answers.

• It helps them realize that not all questions have satisfying answers.

• It convinces them to stop reading books.

• It encourages them to write their own stories.

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Summarize the main reason Augustus fears oblivion and how this fear influences his actions.

• He fears being forgotten and wants to leave a mark, which motivates him to seek meaningful experiences.

• He is afraid of physical pain, so he avoids risks.

• He wants to become famous, so he pursues a career in acting.

• He is worried about disappointing his parents, so he follows their wishes.

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Analyze how Isaac’s experiences with loss and blindness contribute to his character development.

• He becomes bitter and isolates himself from others.

• He learns to rely on his friends and finds new ways to cope.

• He gives up on life and stops trying.

• He blames Hazel and Augustus for his problems.

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What motivates Hazel to reach out to Peter Van Houten, and how does this reflect her personal growth?

• She wants to become a writer herself.

• She seeks closure about the ending of her favorite book, showing her desire for understanding and acceptance.

• She hopes to travel to Europe for fun.

• She wants to prove a point to Augustus.

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Evaluate the role of support group meetings in the development of Hazel and Augustus’s relationship.

• They provide a space for them to meet and connect over shared experiences.

• They make Hazel feel uncomfortable and isolated.

• They are only important for Isaac’s storyline.

• They discourage Hazel from making friends.

How does Augustus’s revelation about his cancer recurrence affect Hazel’s outlook on life and love?

• She becomes angry and distances herself from him.

• She realizes the importance of cherishing every moment, despite the risk of pain.

• She decides to stop seeing him altogether.

• She blames herself for his illness.

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Summarize the key message Hazel delivers in her eulogy for Augustus.

• She regrets ever meeting him.

• She expresses gratitude for their time together and acknowledges the impact he had on her life.

• She focuses on his achievements in school.

• She talks about her own illness.

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