Lilith obviously loves her family. Would Lilith have left her family and Nikanj if she had been physically able? Explain your answer.

The people in Phoenix take the view that if you go and live with the Oankali that you are a traitor. Would knowing that he was alive and well with the Oankali been a relief to his parents and those in Phoenix? Why or why not?

Joseph had been rather outspoken about the Oankali before his death. Would Joseph have chosen to stay with Lilith or side with the resisters? Explain your answer.

Why do the men in the beginning of the story seem to have a harder time accepting the Oankali and mating with an ooloi than the women?

All of the story is told in third person point of view except for that of Jodahs. What is the reason that...