Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- At what point in the book does it become clear that the war isn't going as planned?
- Why does Captain Miller complain about the role of Civil Affairs in the war? Do you agree with her?
- Why did Walter Dean Myers choose to incorporate the symbolism of the blues?
- What does Birdy have in common with his veteran uncle? Why does he keep so much information from him?
- What would change about the novel if it were told from Marla's point of view? How about Major Sessions' point of view?