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As participants in WITSEC, the Trevors must assume false identities. However, they aren’t the only characters in the novel who pretend to be someone they aren’t. Discuss two other characters who hide their real identities. Cite the text to support your observations.
Describe the evolution of Jackson’s character. How does he change over the course of the novel? Why does his perception of Charlotte change? Support your observations by citing the text.
The book’s first few chapters describe the foster care system from Nicki’s perspective. How effective is this system in helping children? What are its strengths and shortcomings as presented in the book? Cite the text to support your argument.
Harriet becomes a maternal figure to Charlotte over the course of the novel. What qualities does she display that suit her for this role? How does she differ from Charlotte’s biological mother and grandmother? Support your observations by citing the text.
Both Charlotte and Harriet are estranged from their biological relatives. Discuss how Arturo and Christian embody the theme of False Families and the Lack of Authenticity in their behavior toward their kin. Cite the text to support your argument.
Give a character sketch of Britney. How does she act around her mother? Around her classmates? Around Charlotte? Why does Charlotte consider her an inspiration? Support your observations by citing the text.
Project Family is a WITSEC initiative intended to protect the relatives of a person under its care. Describe some of the ways that the project fails to help the Trevors. How does it fail to support Charlotte? Cite the text to support your argument.
What matters most in life to Charlotte? Why does she agree to become part of WITSEC? How does her relationship with the Trevors change as the story unfolds? Discuss whether she ultimately succeeds in attaining her most important goal. Support your argument by citing the text.
Like most middle schools, Loblolly Middle School is a hotbed of intrigue and seething resentment. Why does Charlotte find it so easy to blend into this environment when her classmates have such a hard time? Support your argument by citing the text.
Charlotte’s lengthy experience as part of the foster care system has given her a powerful urge to find a home for herself. She even gets a chance to reunite with her biological father but rejects that option. Describe how the meaning of home changes for Charlotte after she becomes part of the Trevor clan. Cite the text to support your observations.



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