Discuss two differing values Ruby and Gisselle were raised with. Do you think Ruby and Gisselle's personalities would have been more similar had they been raised with the same parents? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Do you think Ruby is a victim of fate? Why or why not? What does this word mean to her? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Compare and contrast Ruby and Gisselle's attitudes toward sex. Does Andrews present female sexuality positively or negatively in the novel? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Discuss three examples of how a young lady is expected to behave in the novel. How do these expectations compare and contrast to the expectations in the modern world? How might...