1. Discuss Ace's relationship with Amy.

How does Amy support Ace? What made her character important in the story?

2. Ace meets his half-brother Patrick when he gets to San Ildefonso. Discuss Ace's relationship with Patrick. How did Patrick's character help to develop Ace's character?

3. Read Ace Hits the Big Time and Ace Hits Rock Bottom. What qualities do you see in Barney in Fly Like an Eagle that did not emerge earlier? Are they believable?

4. Describe in detail how the author uses the techniques of flashbacks, humor, and imagery.

5. Characterize Gloria Paulette. How does she help Barney in his search to find his roots? To mature?

6. Humor plays a mitigating role in dealing with dramatic issues. What issues does the author address and how does humor temper them?

7. Characterize Jimmy Martinez. What Indian traditions does Jimmy represent?

Does he seem like the perfect father to...