1. Questioner/Discussion Director (Nia T.)

Chapters 7-15

1. Do you feel that the dream Johannes had is somehow related to the family converting to Christianity?

2. In your opinion why do you think Johannes didn’t take the food from the men? Do you think it was good judgment?

3. Do you think that the long periods of hunger within the family changed them? How?

4. Do you feel that the evangelist where too blunt in addressing the tribal people?

Chapter 15- Part One

1. What kind of effect do you think the fathers constant job lay offs have on the family?

2. Do you think that the mothers voodoo tales and folklores hinder the children from learning about the "white world"?

3. Each time the father has returned from jail do you feel that he has grown apart from the family? Why or why not?

Part 2-Chapter 25

1. Do you think that Johannes is easily influenced? If so why ?

2. Do you think Johannes father believes that his son could become a successful "black" man? Why?

3. What kind of impact do you think going to school will have on Johannes

4. Do you think Johannes will take up boxing even though he claims he hates it now?

Chapter 25- Part 3

1. Do you think white people are the black mans key to success?

2. Do you feel Johannes should have a say in if he should go to the Smith's house?

3. What kind of impact do you think tennis will have on Johannes? Why?

Chapters 41-47

1. Do you think Johannes love for school has him shielded from the reality of life?

2. Do you think that Johannes friendship with the nice white people has blinded him from realizing that most white people aren't like that?

3. How do you think the riots are affecting the community?

Chapters 47-51

1. What kind of impact do you think Andre will have on Johannes?

2. Do you think Johannes dreams to go to America are too ambitious?

3. How do you think tennis has changed Johannes life?

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