1. Why do you believe that Kien saw so vividly ?
2. Why do you believe writing seemed to make Kien feel better ?
3. On page 85, Kien states that he misses Phuong even after she had another man in her home and it caused much hurt. Why do you believe he still misses her ?
4. On page 86, Kien became bewildered,confused, deeply troubled, and began to pace around the room and memories flared up again and again. What do you believe was his reasoning for staggering over to his desk to write ?
5. On page 90, There is a quote that states," There is no terrible hall in death," What do you think the author meant by this ?
6. What did Quong beg Kien to do ?
7. Describe the room Kien was writing in.
8. What does the author mean when he says "Razor's Edge" ?
9. Why does Phuong describe herself as a Dark Chapter of Kien's life?
10. What does Kien mean when he says everything seemed to change ? Pg. 87