What does it mean to be popular? What does popularity mean to the main characters in the novel? Sam says that "there's no point in analyzing it" because there will always be a line between the haves and the have-nots and "it's just what happens" (p. 18). Do you agree? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Describe the high school life presented in the novel. Do you think this is an accurate depiction of what high school life is like nationwide? Why or why not? How does Sam's high school experience compare and contrast to your own? Do you think Lauren Oliver's voice is authentic? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Compare / contrast the relationship Sam has with Lindsey to the relationship she...