1. Names are important to Lucky because she doesn't have a last name.

How did she, Nose, and Baptist get their names?

2. Peck uses Florida cracker colloquialisms throughout the book. Do they detract or add to the reader's understanding and appreciation of the story?

3. Lucky and Nose use a simplistic system for recording the fighters Baptist has faced. What were each of the symbols used in her portfolio?

4. Why does Nose give Lucky the penny?

5. Describe the incident with the sheriff that leads to Baptist's death.

How does the physical description of the sheriff add to the emotion of the scene?

6. Lucky refers to church in several ways. Using examples from the book, give Lucky's view on religion.