When phone, internet and television service go out, Miranda says "civilization had ended." Are we to dependent on electronic gadgets? Would you feel as Miranda does if you could no longer use the gadgets we have come to depend on in our lives?

Why does it bother Miranda when Megan gives away half her sandwich at lunch?

How would you describe the relationship between Miranda and Dan?

Why does Sammi leave town with a 40-year-old George?

How does Miranda feel about her leaving?

Why does Miranda call Reverend Marshall "despicable"? Do you agree and if so why?

After Mrs. Nesbitt dies, Miranda goes through her kitchen cabinets and says it makes her "feel like a cannibal." Why does she feel that way?

What happens on January 10th and who dies ? "Its a bad strain, Maggie said. "Like in 1918." What happened in 1918 that relates back to this incident?

What does Miranda realize about why she has been keeping a journal?

What do you think will become of Miranda and her family?