Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- What does Mia like about her synesthesia? What does she dislike about it? Do you think her parents understand that?
- Why does Mia keep her synesthesia a secret? How does her family react when she finally tells them? Do you think she wishes she kept it a secret that whole time?
- Both Jenna and Mia have had a loved one die recently (Jenna's mom and Mia's grandpa). How do you think this impacts their friendship? What do they do to deal with their grief?
- Who does Mia feel more comfortable with, her school friends or other synesthetes? Why? Can she hang out with both without offending anyone?
- Mia uses her synesthesia to cheat on a math quiz but tells us that she's too excited about the grade to be ashamed. What do you think she means by that? How are colors and math connected? How are the colors related to her painting or listening to music?
- What type of synesthesia would you most like to have? Adam sees colors when he tastes, and some other synesthetes think numbers have personalities. What type would be most exciting or helpful to you?