1. Discuss Ross's resentment of Karara at the beginning of the book.

What are the reasons behind his resentment?

2. Is it all right for the Rovers to herd the salkars to their destruction?

3. One problem implicit in time travel is the question of what might happen to our world if the past were changed. Is it all right for the Time Agents to try to alter the past, thus changing the present, even if their aim is to prevent a civilization's destruction?

4. Ross is ashamed that he does not have telepathic powers. How does he turn this lack of ability into a strength?

5. The Foanna are the only three survivors of their race. Why do you think they want to stay alive? Why are they so secretive?

6. Are the Baldies evil? How do you define evil?