1. Make a map of the route taken by Summer and the others to and from the home of the medium.

2. Describe the capitol building and the museums found there.

3. What do psychologists think are the major steps in the process of grieving for a loved one? Do Summer and Ob follow these steps?

4. Missing May has many symbols, including the capitol, the whirligigs, and May's garden. Identify the symbols in the novella and explain what they represent.

5. Ob and Summer's trailer is a remarkably unusual place. From the descriptions in the book, draw or paint a picture of what it looks like on the inside or from the outside (or do both).

6. Whirligigs like those described in Missing May are popular in many rural areas. If you live in a rural area or can travel to one, bring along a...