82 pages • 2 hours read
Alexandra DiazThe Only Road
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Essay Topics
Jaime often thinks the events of the novel, starting with Miguel’s death, are his fault. Are they? Why or why not?
Imagine you were in Jaime’s situation at the beginning of the novel. Would you have chosen to take the uncertain road north or to stay with your family and join the Alphas?
Explain the roles that Padre Kevin and El Gordo play in the novel. Are they good characters? Bad characters? Why?
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