Topic 1

Why does everyone go along with Archie? Why doesn’t anyone in The Vigils defy him? How does Archie retain control of The Vigils?

Topic 2

How does Brother Leon exert his authority? Is it similar to how Archie exerts his authority?

Topic 3

Why does Obie describe the goal posts as crucifixes in chapter one? He references this again at the end, but he can’t quite see the connection. What does this signify?

Topic 4

During the dismantling of Room 19, why does Obie say completing a Vigils’ assignment is the “most important thing of all”?

Topic 5

Why does Jerry decide to “disturb the universe”? What factors led to this decision for him? Why doesn’t Jerry just concede and sell the chocolates?

Topic 6

Why does The Goober quit football and track? How is The Goober affected by his assignment? Why does he want Jerry to sell the...