1. What attracts Chris to the refugee camp?

2. Discuss the various groups of people victimized by ethnic cleansing.

3. Why do you suppose that few people knew about the refugee camp in Oswego?

4. Do you think that the Jews who came to America and lived in the refugee center considered themselves Americans? Why or why not?

5. How does Christine's father justify his attitude toward the Jews?

6. Who acts more maturely in the novel, the young adult protagonists or their parents? Explain the definition of maturity you consider in answering this question.

7. Was the outcome of Chris and Adam's relationship predictable? Why or why not?

8. What significance does Mira play in the story?