1. What clues does Turner provide to indicate that Gen is more than a common thief? How much do they reveal about Gen's real identity?

2. With the training he is receiving, Ambiades could rise to the position of magus to the king of Sounis. Why is he willing to throw that away by betraying Gen and his companions to the Attolians? Are his immediate gains better than the long-term prospects he sacrifices?

3. Gen is a thief and the magus is an advisor to the king. Compare and contrast these two characters. How alike or different are they?

4. As Gen and his companions leave the city of Sounis, he calls out to Philonikes. Why does he believe that it is important for someone to see that he is free?

5. How does Gen begin to assert his independence during the trip with the magus to the underwater...