How do you think the quote under Section IV fits in with the story? Explain.
What is significant about Andy's (and his dad's) death? Why does it hit Theo so hard?
What is ironic about Andy's death? What makes his father's death equally ironic?
Why do you think Mrs. Barbour is so excited to see Theo when she was so reserved in the past?
Why do you think Theo practices the sketchy business practices that he does?
p. 462 "She was the missing kingdom, the unbruised part of myself I'd lost with my mother." What does this suggest about Theo's obsession with Pippa?
Why does Theo trust Platt to help him deceive Lucius? Do you feel as confident that Platt will come through as Theo is? And what is significant about the name Lucius?
After the dinner with Lucius is over, do you think Lucius walked away confident that he was right? If not, what changed his mind? Why are the accusations so ludicrous to Theo?
Considering that his reputation would be trashed forever, Hobie takes Theo's confession pretty calmly. Why? Shouldn't he be more angry?