Why do you think Richard was so intent on impressing the group at Hampden College?

Why you think Julian decided to teach Greek at a college for no pay?

Do you think the group knew Richard didn't have money? Discuss.

Do you believe it is possible to create a Bacchanal ceremony like the one outlined in the book? Explain.

Why do you think Richard did not cut ties with the group after Henry first proposed the murder?

Is it possible that Julian knew all the details of what happened? If so, why did he remain silent?

How might the story have changed if Henry, Francis, Charles and Camilla had gone to Buenos Aires?

The group often talked of living together in one big house after school. Do you think this ever would have happened? If so, what might it have been like?