Book Scavenger

Several characters in the novel are obsessed with winning at all costs. Choose two and describe their motivation.

Griswold and Remora share a passion for books. How are the two men alike? How do they differ?

Books are a recurring motif in the novel. Discuss the ways that books function both conceptually and physically to advance the plot. Cite at least four examples from the text.

Mr. Quisling is an ambivalent character in the book. What contradictory behavior does he exhibit? How does this ambivalence support the themes of Book Scavenger?

James and Emily live very different lifestyles. Describe how each has been shaped by their upbringing, and how their upbringings affect their actions throughout the story.

In a novel that is focused on book-related games, authors also feature prominently. Give examples of authors used to further the plot. Are any of them from San Francisco?

Compare and contrast Emily’s temperament with the rest of her family in relation to the theme of stability versus adventure. Cite at least five examples from the text.

Book Scavenger isn’t the only riddle game that the book contains. Give examples of other characters who solve riddles and their reasons for doing so.