Why did Mother leave so soon after her husband died?

Why did the family struggle financially?

What did the children think about the Motion Studies school and how did this differ from the reality of the school?

Describe Tom's role in the family.

Compare and contrast Lillian's professional life and her life as a mother. Discuss how she merged the worlds.

Compare and contrast Mother's parenting to Dad's.

What worried the children as they all moved out? How did Mother feel about the situation?