Topic 1

Why does Ed want to go on the trip? What about life in the city bothers him? What makes Ed suddenly attracted to the model he is using in the photo shoot? What makes Lewis so appealing to Ed? What is their relationship to Bobby and Drew? Why does Lewis invite Bobby and Drew on the trip? Do they really want to go? What makes Lewis want to take such a dangerous risk? Why do the others decide to follow him?

Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between Ed and Lewis. Are they friends? Is Lewis really someone worth looking up to? What does Lewis think of Ed? Does Ed admire everything about Lewis? Is Lewis’ belief that strength is all that matters correct? Is he right that the hills would be the only place to go after society collapses? What keeps him from moving there anyway? What...