Things Not Seen Questions

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

  1. What would you do if you woke up one morning and found that you were invisible?
  2. Why do you think Bobby chooses to tell Alicia about his invisibility problem?
  3. Do you think that Bobby's parents would have actually gotten in trouble with the police? Why or why not?
  4. What do you think Sheila will do after she receives the electric blanket that Bobby sent to her? Why do you think the story is told from Bobby's perspective and not Alicia's?
  5. What is the significance of his parents' car crash?
  6. Do you think that Bobby and Alicia's dads came up with a reasonable scientific explanation for his invisibility? Why or why not?
  7. Do you think that Bobby and Alicia will continue their relationship now that he is no longer invisible?
  8. What's the deal with Alicia's sarcasm and anger? Why is she always so defensive?