Describe Lina. What is it about her that makes her determined to survive? What is her life like prior to her capture. What is it like after?

Describe Lina's family members. Describe her relationship with the various family members. Who is she close to? Why?

Who is Andrius? How does Lina meet him? What is her initial reaction to him? Why do they eventually become close? How might they have reunited?

Who is Kretzsky? What is his role in Lina's life? What do Lina and Jonas come to believe about him? What does she eventually learn about him?

Describe the two prison camps in which Lina and her family live during this story. What are the similarities? What are the differences?

Who is Ulyushka? What is her initial reaction to Lina and her family? How does that change over time? What does she do...