1. When Laurie and Angela are talking about Prince, Laurie realizes that their relationship is changing. Why is it changing and what does Laurie think about it?

2. How does Andy come to be held by the village police officer?

3. What is it about Captain Hardy that makes Laurie question whether being Capped is a bad thing?

4. What does Pa tell Ilse's mother when she tells them she can't travel quickly and that they should leave her behind? What does he mean?

5. What is the story Pa tells Andy when he refuses to obey a command to return to the dock?

6. How are the Caps made permanent and how does Laurie learn about it?

7. Why is Laurie chosen to be the one to wear the altered Cap?

8. How does that story relate to the current situation, according to Pa?

9. What does Laurie come to realize about the length of time they'll be remaining in hiding and their purpose?

10. What does Laurie think when Pa arrives the following morning but leaves without rescuing him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the efforts of Pa to take the group to Switzerland. How do they finally make it there? Was it a good decision?

Essay Topic 2

The story explores the idea of an alien race using hypnosis to control humans. Is the idea scientifically sound? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

List and describe the three most important scenes in the story. Be sure to include reasons these scenes are important.

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