1. What is the setting of the novel? Is the setting important or could the novel happen anywhere? Why? Would it change the plot? In what way?

2. (5) Choose a character who is starting to change and explain how the change is being made and what purpose it serves. Are the changes the character is making, plausible or realistic (could/would actually happen in real life)? Why/Why not?

3. (7) Identify and list examples of figurative language – metaphors, similes, symbolism, and so on – and explain what they mean or signify and how they add to the literary merit of the book.

4. (8) Identify and list examples of flashback and/or foreshadowing in the book. What purpose does flashback play in the book? Is it effective? What purpose does the foreshadowing play in the book? Is it effective? Is it effective? Did you “guess” what the foreshadowing was pointing to?

5. (9) Would you recommend this book to another reader? Why/Why not? What kind of person would you recommend it to? What would you tell the person about the book?