1. Why does Alexander not just come out and say that The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen takes place in ancient China?

2. Jen begins by heading to the kingdom of T'ien-kuo to learn how to rule wisely. Does he succeed in his quest?

3. Why does Natha's sword say, "Give me no more to drink!" when Natha is about to strike Jen?

4. What are Natha's motives for becoming a bandit? Are they good ones?

5. All the various digressions of The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen come together at the novel's climax. Why would Alexander pull them together like that? What purpose is served?

6. When Li Kwang asks the Lady of Fearful Awakenings, "Where have I come?" she says, "Where you have often wished to be." What does she mean by this? Why would Li Kwang have ever wished to be there?

7. Why does Jen continually run...