Which of the characters were you most sympathetic with and why?
Which were you most unsympathetic with and why?
Before reading the book, how familiar were you with the history of Vichy France? What is one thing you learned about Vichy France or World War II that you didn’t know before?
What type of detainee would you have been (would you have found things to keep yourself busy, complained about boredom, or…)?
What do you think Tony learned from his interactions with the French?
What do you imagine Tony did after the story ended? (Create a story sequel for him.)
What was the most interesting thing you learned about the American home front during World War II?
If you have visited Hershey, Pennsylvania, did you experience any places associated with the story? If you visit Hershey in the future, what would you most like to see?
