4 Exam Spot Read the text again and answer the questions. 1 Why didn't John enjoy school? 2 What did John study at college? 3 What three different jobs did John do? 4 What is Looking for Alaska about? 5 Why do teenagers like John's books? 6 What advice does John give to teenagers?

1 Why didn't John enjoy school? John was tall, thin and shy, and other students bullied him.
2 What did John study at college? He studied English and Religious Studies.
3 What three different jobs did John do? He worked at a children's hospital, got a job at a magazine, and became a writer.
4 What is Looking for Alaska about? The book was based on his high school experiences.
5 Why do teenagers like John's books? Teenagers love John's books because they're different. They aren't about fantasy worlds, they're about real teenagers who live in the real world.
6 What advice does John give to teenagers? 'Just remember that sometimes, the way you think about a person isn't the way they actually are,' he says. Then he adds: 'And don't forget to be awesome!'