Who is Colin Singleton? Why does he travel to Gutshot, Tennessee? What does he visit upon his arrival? Why? What does Colin recall about his childhood? What is the most important moment in Colin's life? Why is this important? How does it change Colin's life?

Discuss the relationship between Hassan and Colin. Are they friends? Is their competition in their relationship? How does Hassan feel about Colin? How does Colin feel about Gene? Why does Colin think he is in competition with Hassan? What does he do about it? What happens to Colin? Does Hassan tell Colin the truth? Explain.

How does Colin prove his theorem? What does this mean for his future? How does Colin react emotionally to this change in his life? Why does Colin allow Lindsey to help him prove the theorem? What causes Colin to break free of the Katherines...