- How might the novel have been different if Garp grew up with a father?
- Which one of Garp's novels or stories is your favorite? Why?
- Would Garp and Alice have made a good married couple? Why or why not?
- How does Jenny's occupation as a nurse affect her personality?
- What would have happened if Jenny hadn't been assassinated? Would she have won the campaign?
- Does Roberta become content after her gender transition? Why or why not?
- Why does Duncan become a visual artist, especially given his injuries?
- What do you think happens to Jenny Garp's children after the events of the novel?