An American Dream Questions

Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.

  1. Is Rojack insane? Explain.
  2. Would you consider Rojack to be an unreliable narrator? What events might he be misrepresenting?
  3. What do you think happened to Cherry and Shago when they joined the Freedom Riders?
  4. Does Rojack make it to Guatemala? What does he do while there?
  5. Why is Rojack so uncomfortable around Deirdre?
  6. Who do you think kills Cherry?
  7. Why does Rojack think that getting girls pregnant will solve his problems?
  8. Do you think the telepathic powers displayed throughout the novel are real or imagined? Explain.