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Do you have a favorite character in Jane and Dan at the End of the World? What did you enjoy most about that particular character?
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14
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89
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April 21, 2026
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To what audience would you recommend Jane and Dan at the End of the World? Is there another book or author you feel addresses related themes or who writes in a similar style?
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14
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100
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April 21, 2026
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Did you think Dan and Jane were on the same page when it came to their parenting? Whose parenting style did you prefer?
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8
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53
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April 21, 2026
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Was there a scene or a quote you highlighted? Why do you suppose it resonated with you?
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8
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62
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April 21, 2026
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Jane feels that most “want to believe that the person you are with is good or decent,” but in her heart believes “morality isn’t an absolute; it’s situational.” What’s your opinion of this? Do you agree?
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16
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86
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April 21, 2026
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Jane’s decision to divorce Dan comes after discovering text messages between him and another woman. Why do you suppose Dan didn’t tell Jane about his new hobby?
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26
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155
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April 21, 2026
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When the terrorists burst in, Jane and Dan respond differently to the ambush—Dan freezes in fear and Jane wants to take action. How do you think you would respond in that situation?
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22
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119
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April 21, 2026
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Jane’s publicist tells her, “Books don’t have to be good to sell. They just need a catchy hook, a good cover, and the most important part – visibility. Once you and your book cover are everywhere, people will buy it.” Do you think this is true?
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13
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69
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April 21, 2026
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Catherine thinks to herself that while she might fall in love with Geoffrey, it could never be the same as it was with her former spouse, Nigel. What’s your opinion about second romances, particularly those that occur later in life?
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11
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54
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May 19, 2026
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In reading a note about Paganini’s missing romanza Gabrielle thinks, “Women wanted to fall in love; men, on the other hand, wanted many, many affairs.” What did you think of this? Do you feel she’s justified in her opinion? Do you agree with her?
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5
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31
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May 19, 2026
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The novel explores how music connects people across time, language, and culture. What moments in the book best illustrated music's power to communicate what words cannot?
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3
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26
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May 19, 2026
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How do Gabrielle and Verity's relationships with their fathers compare? How does the book discuss parental responsibility and family legacy?
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1
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14
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May 19, 2026
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During the Harlem Renaissance, Black music, literature, theater, fashion, and art all flourished. How did the novel incorporate each of these creative disciplines to evoke this time period and cultural movement?
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4
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30
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April 21, 2026
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W.E.B. Du Bois was one of the most important civil rights activists in US history. Were you aware that he founded The Crisis? Did you know about his affair with Jessie? Does knowing about his relationship with Jessie change your opinion of him?
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23
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229
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April 21, 2026
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Jessie Redmon Fauset was instrumental in the success of so many legendary authors and yet she herself is not famous for this extraordinary accomplishment or her groundbreaking novel, There Is Confusion. Why do you think she was forgotten in history?
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11
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84
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April 21, 2026
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There are a number of conversations in the novel about whether books or plays portraying Black characters in a positive light are of value if they are not written by Black authors. What do you think?
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19
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104
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April 21, 2026
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Why do you think Jessie was so attracted to W. E. B. Du Bois? Why do you think she continued the relationship, even though she knew there was no future in it? Do you think she made the correct decision at the end of the book?
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9
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53
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April 21, 2026
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Why do you think Jessie was so successful as the literary editor of The Crisis? What personality traits and skill set made her able to discover and nurture talented authors?
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5
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29
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April 21, 2026
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What surprised you about Harlem Rhapsody? What did you learn that was new to you?
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18
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101
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April 21, 2026
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W.E.B. DuBois and family
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10
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81
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April 21, 2026
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Fauset asks her sister, “Has there ever been a force in your life that brought you an equal measure of joy and sorrow?” How do you think her relationship with Du Bois exemplifies this? How would you answer her question?
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8
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71
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April 21, 2026
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Jessie faced a lot of racism and sexism in her life. How did she combat both throughout the novel? Do you think her attitude to racism and sexism changed over the course of the book?
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6
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50
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April 21, 2026
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What role did Jessie play in the Harlem Renaissance?
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4
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32
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April 21, 2026
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Several times W.E.B. Du Bois expresses the opinion that if art’s not propaganda, “it has no purpose.” What did you think of this? Is all art propaganda of some sort?
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16
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124
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April 21, 2026
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To what audience would you recommend Harlem Rhapsody? Is there another book or author you feel addresses related themes or who writes in a similar style?
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9
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67
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April 21, 2026
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The author mentions the lifelong disagreement between W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington regarding the best path to Black equality. Were you aware of the conflict, and do you have an opinion about it? Do you think it's shifted over the decades?
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6
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40
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April 21, 2026
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Isabella tells Fauset that “The only regret I’ve had is not guiding you to a respectable life,” to which Fauset replies, “My life is respectable.” What do you think? What makes a life “respectable”?
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6
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41
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April 21, 2026
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Jessie and her stepmother, Isabella Huff Fauset, have a very close relationship. Why do you think that is? How do you think Isabella influenced Jessie's life? How is Isabella an extraordinary woman for her time?
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3
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37
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April 21, 2026
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Was there a scene or a quote in Harlem Rhapsody that you highlighted? Why do you suppose it resonated with you?
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4
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39
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April 21, 2026
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What did you think of the book’s remote, wintery setting? How did the atmosphere affect your enjoyment of the plot?
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18
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150
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March 10, 2026
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