Chapter 5-
- How do you think the story of the rip current relates to Diego?
- Why do you think it’s so hard for Diego to control his temper? Do you think he might ever lose it enough to hit Eddie like he fears he might do?
- What do you think is the connection between Diego's nightmare about the shark and Mac? How does the nightmare relate to the title of the story?
Chapter 6-
- What does Diego's speaking up in court symbolize?
- Why do you think Vidas was so angry about Diego's request for probation?
- Do you think Diego showed his cuts to Vidas to manipulate him?
Chapter 7-
- Why do you think Diego feels so excited to be on probation? Compare this to the way he feels when Ariel spots his cuts.
Chapter 8-
- What does Diego taking the candy from Vidas during his 2nd appointment, but not his 1st symbolize?
- Why is it that when Diego shows his scars to his mother all she says is "you had such beautiful skin"? What does this say about her?
- Why was Diego surprised when his mother showed deep emotions about his cuts?
- Why did Diego's mother say it was so hard to raise him when all she did was provide for him and his brother financially?
