Who is Miranda? Who does she address when she talks directly to the reader of her story? What does she think this person wants to know from her? Where does Miranda suggest her story should begin? Why does Miranda pick this moment? Is this truly the beginning of Miranda's story? Explain.

Who is Miranda's mother? What does she do for a living? Why is she unhappy with her job? What sign does Richard suggest shows the growing unhappiness of Miranda's mother in her job? Why did Miranda's mother quit law school? What does that have to do with her current unhappiness? What game show does Miranda's mother hope to one day be on? Does she get her chance? Does she win?

Who is Richard? What item does he want from Miranda's mother? Why? How does Miranda feel about this? What does this suggest about...