Identify three symbols not mentioned in the guide and explore their relevance to the novel’s themes. For example, what might Pergamontio, Mangus’s house, and the chapel represent, and how do they further the novel’s themes?

Write an essay analyzing Midnight Magic in the context of the larger Midnight Magic series. How does this title relate to its sequels? What thematic and narrative expectations does this first novel establish for the subsequent titles?

Fabrizio is manipulated by many of the other characters throughout the novel. Analyze the role that fear plays in Fabrizio’s unbalanced relationships with Teresina, Jovanna, Claudio, Rinaldo, and Scarazoni. How do these characters take advantage of his fear for their own gain?

Analyze the role of the novel’s micro and macro settings in the narrative’s overarching mood. How does Fabrizio respond to each setting, and how do these settings reflect his interior or elements of the novel’s overarching themes?

Compare and contrast Fabrizio’s and Mangus’s characters. Explore how their differences and similarities allow their relationship to function or complicate their dynamic. What is the symbolic and/or thematic relevance of the characters’ differences?

Write an essay that either supports or refutes the following claim: Princess Teresina does not care about Fabrizio. Consider how Teresina interacts with Fabrizio throughout the novel, and how her behaviors change according to what she wants or needs. How does Fabrizio respond to these interactions?

Analyze the ending of the novel and its relevance to the novel’s themes. What social commentary is Avi making through Mangus’s ability to solve the mystery and Fabrizio’s ability to dupe the king while getting justice for Scarazoni?

Explore the symbolic resonance of the ghost through each encounter or allusion. Does the ghost’s meaning change when the characters believe it is real versus when they believe it is fake? Why or why not?