The Usual Rules Questions

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

  1. How does the lack of quotation marks contribute to the feel of the story?
  2. What do you make of none of the characters having last names?
  3. How does Wendy change over the course of her time in California?
  4. Does California live up to Wendy's expectations? Why or why not?
  5. Do you think Wendy and Josh really believe that Janet will be found when they are putting up all the posters?
  6. How do Wendy, Josh, and Louie all cope with Janet's death differently?
  7. Why doesn't Wendy care about the people who carried out the 9/11 attacks?
  8. Why does Wendy decide to go back to NYC at the end?
  9. Do you think Wendy is wrong to skip school in California? Why or why not?