1. Chapter 28-34
DISCUSSION

2. Destiny’s
Dream
p. 164
Describe what Destiny hears when she sees her
soulmate.
Then turn to page 194:
“From the distance, they could hear…”
Does the author want us to believe in destiny?

3. 1812 Overture (1880)
Composed after Russia defended their
country against French invaders in 1812.
Why would Ben play this song?

4. Foreshadowing
Chapter 39, page 199
How does the narrator describe the
weather as Romiette and Julio put their
plan into action?
What does the weather foreshadow?

5. Irony
Chapter 40, page 206
Irony occurs when a situation
goes against what you’d
expect.
What is ironic about the
newscast in Chapter 40?

6. Feuding Families
Chapter 43, page 226
Who do the Montagues and
Cappelles first blame for the
disappearance of their children?
Lady Cappelle and Maria Montague
eventually bond and pray together.
The fathers mistrust one another.
Predictions?

7. Hope for
Malaka?
• How does Malaka treat Mrs. Cappelle when she calls
and asks about Romi’s disappearance? (page 212)
• She eventually gives some information to the police
(page 239). What do we learn about her life?
• Do you think Malaka can turn her life around? Or is
she stuck on a downward spiral?