1. Which of the stories was the most poignant to you and why?

2. What does B. A. Silverman's story "Happily Ever After" convey to you about the illusions inherent in prom night?

What lessons can be learned from this story?

3. What purpose does the UFO serve in Michael Menningston's story "Solid Memories Have the Lifespan of Tulips and Sunflowers?"

4. Name some other events and experiences that, like the prom, can be considered rituals of high school life.

5. Did you find any of the stories in this collection offensive or distasteful?

If so, why?