How do you think Natasha is feeling when she says Daniel is just like her father?
Do you agree with Natasha that "dreaming is a luxury?" Why or why not?
Natasha quotes a poem, saying, "you can't make a home out of human beings". What do you think about this idea?
How have the day's events changed Daniel's feelings about fate and the universe?
Which characters in the book seem to have permission to dream? Whose dreams aren't supported?
How are the characters' dreams affected by the other people in their lives?
What do you think - can everyone be a dreamer? Does someone have to sacrifice in order for another to follow their dreams?