How does the manipulation of Bean's DNA impact his life?

Why is Volescu imprisoned?

Compare and contrast Ender's leadership to Bean's.

Why does Achilles kill Poke?

Describe Bean's strategy for entrapping Achilles.

What are the primary differences between how humans live and Buggers?

Describe the parallels between Battle School and other institutions of education.

What motivates Sister Carlotta to investigate Bean's past?

How does Bean feel about Sister Carlotta before he goes to Battle School?

How does Bean differ from the other students in Battle School? How is he the same?

Describe the relationship between Colonel Graff and Sister Carlotta.

What is a parallel, or as the author proposes—a parallax—novel?