1. Debbie has felt like a misfit since elementary school. Why? Do you view her as such?

2. Murray is as much a misfit as Debbie, but he has different ways of dealing with feeling left out. What are they? Give examples from the book.

3. Murray regrets kissing Debbie.

Give his reasons for keeping the relationship on a friendship level. Do you agree? Why or why not?

4. How can keeping a promise be a "silent way of lying"?

5. What will happen to Mr. Carraway when his secret is known? Asher presents several possibilities. List them and decide which you think is best and why. Research child molestation cases in your area and present the punishments.

6. Karen listens to the normal yelling at the Palermo home and comments that Debbie's father will never have ulcers like her father. Debbie replies that she bets...