1. Compare Icecarl society to the Vikings and the Eskimos.

2. Compare and contrast the Shield Maidens and the Crones to similar figures from mythology, e.g., the Valkyries, the Fates, the three aspects of the female as child/woman/crone, etc.

3. Discuss at least five cases of abuse of power. Compare and contrast the actions of the people involved and the results of each case. What connections, if any, do these five kinds of abuse have to this book?

4. Explore the history of gargoyles in Gothic architecture. Are there any legends about gargoyles? What about the perception of gargoyles in popular culture, e.g., in the animated television show created by Disney or in horror movies?

5. Compare and contrast the history and hierarchy of feudal Japan with the societies in The Seventh Tower series.

6. Are people in general more apt to...