Discussion Questions


Chapters 1-5

1. Would you like having a "chip" in your neck? Why or why not?
2. Would you tell someone about Peter? Why or why not?
3. Would you go to space school? Why or why not?
4. How would you respond to being bullied?
5. Would you have challenged that older kid to that game? Why or why not?

Chapters 6-7

1. When have you been stuck trying to do something that you could not figure out, then figured it out?
2. Have you ever been shuned like Ender was? If so, who was your "Petra"?
3. Have you ever been part of a group with a mean leader?
4. Would you have dealt with Bonzo's treatment the way that Ender did?
5. Have you ever helped someone, only to have them mad at you?

Chapters 8-9

1. Do you think that Dink Meeker is correct about the invasion, or just crazy? Why?
2. Do you think that Valentine made the right choice to join Peter?