Study Guide Questions
for Discussion
1. What are some reasons why "Stan" didn't want to
take Brandt's assignment?
2. What important things did "Stan" learn within the
first hour in Mary's home?
3. How did Kathy impress "Stan" the first evening he
was in her home?
4. What influences had changed Mary's life after Frank left her?
5. What was the miracle Mary was praying for?
6. Why did "Stan" send for Sam, and what affect did it
have on Kathy?
7. What was ironic about the sketch Mary drew of
"Frank" in the rowboat?
8. What was significant about the story of David and Abigail?
9. What was Frank's reaction to Mary's testimony, and why?
10. Why was Mary able to stay calm and collected in the presence
of Don Alcalde?
11. Why did Mary not stay calm and collected in the presence of
Rod Brandt?
12. What was Kathy's miracle?
13. What was "Stan's" miracle?
14. What was Mary's miracle?
15. "Stan" was hounded by irony. What were some of the
noticeable ironies in the story?
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