Answered in one paragraph each and with support evidence from the story.
1. How do the limitations imposed by the point of view in which the narrative is told contribute to the overall story?
2. How does the story help reveal some of American society’s social inequities? What socio-economic factors are at play? In other words, what social class do Angie, Mandy, Carrie and Grace belong to and what, if anything, does this have to do with the kissing game they play?
3. What rationale do the girls give for playing the kissing game? Why do you think the girls play it?
4. Why do the girls take Grace under their wing? Why don’t they want her to be like them? Consider what the word “grace” means and the possible significance of that character’s name in regards to the story. Do you think the author named the character so intentionally? Why or why not?