Framed!

Florian asserts that his TOAST skills have alienated other children in the past. How do Florian’s unique skills prevent him from simply acting his age and engaging with his peers? What is the true source of his social anxiety?

Margaret and Florian are designed to be a well-matched pair of friends. How do the traits of one friend complement the other’s? Which useful traits does Florian have that Margaret doesn’t, and vice versa?

Research the history of one of the paintings mentioned in the novel. Using TOAST, analyze the details of the painting to locate small things that provide insight into the overall work or the artist.

The novel never reveals much of Hobbes’s motives or feeling about the Monet painting, Woman with a Parasol. Based on his actions throughout the novel, use the TOAST method to hypothesize his motive for stealing Woman with a Parasol.

One of the important themes of the novel is the Importance of Friends and Allies. Choose at least two of Florian’s allies and analyze the ways in which their roles contribute to Florian’s success.

Margaret also has a set of allies who help her to overcome her own personal obstacles. Who is one of Margaret’s allies, and how has this person impacted her life?

One of Ponti’s stylistic motifs is to use the cliffhanger at the end of his chapters. Choose two to three cliffhangers and analyze how their inclusion shifts the tone of the narrative.

Framed! is set in a place where most locations have cultural, political, or historical significance. Choose one place referenced in the novel and research what makes it important.