| 1. | Why does Foster idolize Sonny Kroll? |
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| 2. | Do you have a favorite movie actor or actress or other celebrity? Why do you like him or her? |
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| 3. | Describe Miss Charleeena. Did you like her? How are she and Foster alike? How do they help each other? |
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| 4. | What is this book about? Themes? |
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| 5. | Do you like to cook or bake? What's your specialty? Do you have any "Cook's Tips?" |
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| 6. | What is Foster's dream? What is her mother's dream? What is Mason's dream? Do you think they will achieve their dreams? Why or why not? |
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| 7. | What keeps Foster and Mama going through tough times? |
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| 8. | Foster's special middle name is Akila; "intelligent one who reasons." Are there any special meanings to your name? |
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| 9. | Why are the contents of her dad's pillowcase so important to Foster? Do you have any special keepsake from a loved one? |
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| 10. | Mason wants to make documentaries about issues that make people angry. What makes you angry? |
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| 11. | Why does Foster like Miss Charleena's house so much? |
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| 12. | How does having the prison affect the town of Culpepper? |
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| 13. | What kind of handicaps in life do people have who don't know how to read? |
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| 14. | What makes someone a good teacher? |
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| 15. | Is NEVER NEVER NEVER GIVE UP a good motto to have? What are some others? |
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| 16. | Should Mama have gone back to Huck to retrieve the pillowcase? |
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| 17. | What is Perseverance like? |
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| 18. | What was your favorite part of the book? Favorite character? |
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