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Discussion Questions
1. What does the snake represent to the protagonist, Harlan Rivers, in "Dog-Head"?
2. In "Remnants," what do the religious elements have in common with Ben’s selfish actions?
3. What are some of the parallels between the Mayan belief system and Christianity?
4. In "Moho Bight," how are environmental concerns contrasted with the sporting life?
5. Why does Reese try to participate in the Garifuna rituals?
6. How does the underwater figure of the manatee serve the psychological aspect of the story?
7. How are the three stories linked thematically?
(Questions courtesy of the author.)