1. Discuss Ace's relationship with Raven. How does Raven support Ace? What impact did she have on Ace as he matures during the story?

2. Discuss Ace's relationship with Jacqueline. What did he learn by co-starring in the Dramafest with her? What impact did she have on Ace?

3. Describe how the Falcons matured during the novel. What life lessons did they learn as they worked at the Wartzburg over the summer? Do you think they would work there again?

4. How do the authors use the technique of flashback? Interior monologue? Comedy and humor?

5. What significance does the cool cowboy Nevada Culhane play in Ace's life? How and why does he help Ace? Do you have a fictional character that you admire and "lean on"?

6. Characterize Sir Cecil. How does he help Ace become a better actor? To mature?

7. Humor plays a mitigating role in dealing with...