More questions

September 2nd, 2011

Here are more questions to guide you as you read.

 Mia and Adam have different musical interests. What draws them together? Is it a big deal that their musical tastes differ?

For Halloween Mia goes all out and surprises Adam by dressing as a rocker chick. What is Adam’s reaction? Explain why Mia felt the need to do that.

What are the  meanings of “sacrifice” and of “choice.” How are they different? How are they similar?

Mia is pulled between wanting to die and wanting to live. What would you do in that situation? What choice/sacrifice would you make? 

Kim says to Mia, “You still have a family.” What did this mean to you? What is a family?

All questions adapted from Gayle Forman's Reader's Guide for If I Stay.

During Reading Questions

August 31, 2011

Here are some questions for you to consider when reading If I Stay. Answer one or more. These are to help guide the discussion. The more involved you are the better the discussion.

The story opens with school being closed because of inclement weather and Mia’s family deciding to take a trip to visit friends and relatives. Describe the mood of the morning. What role does this scene play when tragedy hits? 

What does Mia have in common with her father? Her mother? How do the things she shares with each of her parents play a role in her decision to stay or go?

Mia’s grandparents each play an influential role in her life. How do each of their relationships with Mia influence her. Describe an influential person in your life.

Mia has two important peer relationships in the story—with her best friend, Kim, and her boyfriend, Adam. Kim and Adam are distant with one another. How does Mia react to their distance?

All questions adapted from Gayle Forman's Reader's Guide for If I Stay.