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Why does Barta finally tell Benjamin the truth? Would you have done the same?
What is the most important part of your identity? Discuss why.
What role does religion play in Fiela’s life?
Do you believe the elephants actually marked Elias? Could it have been coincidence?
How does Selling’s past change your perception of him?
Why does Nina challenge her father so frequently, even though she knows he will beat her?
What is the significance of Nina’s mouth organ?
Why was it so important to Fiela that Benjamin learns about Dawid’s death?
Why does Benjamin want to learn to row so badly?
What do you think Benjamin will do next, after the story ends?