| 1. | Do you write letters or emails to anyone regularly? How is that different from seeing them in person? |
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| 2. | Grandpa Garnet told Ruby "most people were like lemon drops, sour and sweet together." True? |
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| 3. | What was your favorite part of the story? Who was your favorite character? |
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| 4. | What are some favorite memories you have of grandparents or other older people in your life? Do you have anything special to your family like the memory quilt was for Ruby? |
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| 5. | How are Melba Jane and Ruby alike? How are they different? |
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| 6. | How is Dove a good friend? |
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| 7. | Is it best for adults to let kids work out their own problems or should they help? |
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| 8. | What does "life does go on" mean? |
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