SPANKING SHAKESPEARE – Questions for Discussion

1.     Why did Shakespeare Shapiro hate his name? Do you want to be named after famous people?

2.     How did Shakespeare get his name?

3.     Why did Shakespeare actually describe his life as a series of catastrophes?

4.     What was Shakespeare’s senior project that needed to be done when school ended?

5.     What was Shakespeare gifted with?

6.     Was Shakespeare popular at his school? What did he do to make himself recognized when he was at 11^th grade? Did he success? 

7.     What was the biggest issue in Shakespeare’s life?

8.     What make you like or dislike the main character?

9.     Do you think Shakespeare’s parent treat him fare?

10.  What do you think of the ending?

11.   Do you think Shapiro's voice fits perfectly for a teenage boy?

12.   Shakespeare, some readers say what might be embarrassing to some, but say what it is raw, true and real. What do you think about this comment?

13.   What part of the book does you like and dislike?   

14.    What do you learn from the book?

15.    Would you recommend the book to your friend?