Who is Jem? Who is Spider? Describe their friendship. How and why does it evolve? What is the result of their relationship? How does their relationship impact each of them?

Describe Jem. What is her gift? Describe her thoughts about her gift. What do other people think of the gift? What does Jem come to believe about her role in the numbers?

Do you believe people are destined to a particular life? Why or why not?

What is the situation that drives Jem and Spider to run away? Are they right to run away? Describe the obstacles they face as they run away.

Who is Val? What is her connection to Jem? What is her relationship to Spider? What kind of character is she? Is he believable? Likeable?

Who is Karen? Simon? Anne? Mr. McNulty? What is the role each plays in the story...