As It Is with Strangers

				As It Is with Strangers study guide 1. How does Tiffany describe her mother to the reader? To Jack? 2. What does Tiffany’s mother, Linda, do to prepare for Jack’s visit? 3.What is Linda’s explanation for why she gave up Jack for adoption? What did Linda do after the adoption? 4. What does Jack tell Tiffany and Linda about himself and his adopted family? 5. Describe how Tiffany behaves after dinner and then after Jack leaves? Interpret 6. Based on Tiffany’s descriptions of her mother, what can you infer about Tiffany’s personality? About her feelings toward her mother? 7. What might Linda’s feelings be about this reunion with her son? What kind of impression does she seem to want to create? 8. Consider the choices Linda made after giving up her son for adoption. In your opinion, what are some possible reasons for her choices? 9. What conclusion might you draw about Jack’s situation in life? 10. How would you explain Tiffany’s behavior after dinner and after Jack’s departure? Evaluate and Connect 11. Susan Pfeffer has chosen to tell this story from Tiffany’s point of view. How do you think the story might be different if it were told from Jack’s or Linda’s point of view? 12. Consider the alternatives Linda had as an unwed, pregnant teenager. In your opinion, did she make a good decision by giving up her son for adoption? 13. What do you think the theme of the story is?