Why does Max want to go to Miami? What is the point in the videotape he is making? What does Max hope to do with it? What is it that Bonnie wants Max to do instead of making a video tape? Why does she not act more forcefully in expressing her desires?

Why does Skink kidnap Max? What does Skink want to prove by kidnapping Max? Is Max's life ever in danger by Skink? Why does Skink want to meet Bonnie? Does Skink get what he wants out of Bonnie? Does Skink achieve the desired result with Max? Why or why not?

Is Augustine responsible for the damage his animals do in Miami? Why does Augustine attempt to find the animals in the first place? Why does he give up so quickly? Why are these animals an important part of the plot? What do...