1. Trace and analyze the stages of Perm's relationship with his father. What are the reasons for the changes in the relationship at each particular stage?

2. Try to imagine Perm's thoughts as he decides to become a Quaker instead of a soldier. What are some of the choices he has to make? Why do you think he finally makes them?

3. Discuss and analyze Penn's character. What are some of the traits that help make him great? What are some of his failings? How are the former and the latter sometimes related?

4. Define and discuss Penn's concept of democracy. What are its origins?

How is it reflected, and how well does it work in the "holy experiment" of Pennsylvania? How does it influence the U.S. Constitution? How is it still controversial?

5. Define and discuss Penn's ideas on peace. What are their...