Question 1: It is presumed that Sayeh got a 100% on her vocabulary test, yet she doesn't raise her hand. Why do you think she is so anxious about speaking up during class? What would you do or say to help her feel more confident? Do you ever feel scared of speaking up in class? How can you overcome this fear?
Question 2: After it is revealed why Sayah is so quiet, Humphrey says: "You can learn a lot about yourself by getting to know another species" (p. 54) Have you ever found yourself misunderstanding someone? How did you find a clearer understanding?
Question 3: Humphrey has never experienced Halloween before and doesn't get why the classroom is covered in scary decorations. If you were talking to someone who's never heard of Halloween, how would you explain it to them?
Question 4: Visualize yourself in Humphrey's cage and imagine how it would feel to have Clem pushing on the door to get into Miranda's room. How would you feel? What sort of plan would you make?
Question 5: Like Garth, many have secret struggles that can influence their behavior. If someone you cared about were facing similar circumstances to Garth's, what would you say to comfort them? If it were you, what words of support would you like to hear?
