CHAPTER ONE

There are several sets of twins in this story already. What is the significance of twins in literature? In this story so far?

Describe the relationship between the sisters Nabii and Nahlah and their father Ndulu. How does it compare to their relationship with their grandfather Amari? To what do you attribute this difference?

Priscillian and Nabii share nightmare and night visions. What do you think these visions represent or foretell?

Priscillian speaks the same words Nabii hears in her dreams. Nabii says they mean the end of life. What do you think the words portend?

King Amari claims the Akachis are related to ancient rulers of the waters. Find evidence for this claim in the text.

King Amari changes his mind about Nabii because “They have spoken.” What does he mean? Why do you think he agrees to let Nabii go?

CHAPTERS 2-3

What does Priscillian try to teach the twins about the force of love? How does it apply to the story so far?

Why doesn’t Nabii want to fall asleep? Why is she keeping her struggles from Priscillian and her twins?

What significance do you see in the beginning of Nabii’s dream/vision?

The twins seek the “Stone of Sight.” Do they think they find it? What are the consequences?

Why doesn’t Nahlah run away with her brothers?

What’s the significance of what Nahlah sees in the tetrahedron? How do you think it will be useful in her future?