Carl's Doomsday Scenario

Using examples from the text, describe and analyze the character growth of Carl and Donut throughout the second novel. How have they changed and/or remained the same? How has their relationship developed?

Analyze the character of Mordecai, particularly regarding the theme of The Value of Friendship in Survival Situations. How would you characterize the relationship between Mordecai, Carl, and Donut? What significance does Mordecai have on the plot, character, or themes of the novel?

What is the meaning and significance of Carl’s metaphor about seeds? What do seeds symbolize, and what might they foreshadow for the future of the series?