1. Discuss the value of knowing one's heritage, or why it is important for Linda Ann to "recover a usable past."

2. Are Linda's delusions about her father healthy or unhealthy? Justify your response.

3. Explain how Michael Harrison helps Linda better understand her own identity and her genetic inheritance.

4. Identify specific choices Tamar makes that contribute to the authenticity of this story.

5. How does Jeff Breslow function as a "foil" for Linda Ann? Locate passages in the text to support this contention.