A Royal Conundrum

What role does Olive’s family play in The Royal Conundrum? How do her family’s history, legacy, and personal connections shape her identity, and sense of belonging?

How does The Royal Conundrum explore the concept of trust? What role does trust play in the relationships between the Misfits and their mentors, allies, and adversaries? Provide specific examples of key moments in which the group’s trust is either tested or reinforced.

What role does the setting play in The Royal Conundrum? How do different locations—such as Olive’s old school, Foggy Island, and San Francisco—shape the story’s events and atmosphere and enhance the narrative’s focus on deception, teamwork, and identity?

What role does failure play in the story? How do the characters react to setbacks, and what do these failures teach them? Cite specific examples to support your answer.

How does the novel use foreshadowing to build suspense? Identify and analyze early clues or events that subtly hint at key developments or revelations later in the story. How do these early details enhance the thematic complexity of the novel?

How does Dame Gloria’s presence illustrate the interplay between the allure of wealth and the corruption of power? Is she an ally, an antagonist, or both? Support your answer with examples from the text.

What is a “Misfit”? What does being a “Misfit” signify in the context of the novel, and how does Olive’s definition of this term change?

How does the portrayal of Olive’s family differ from that of Meggie and Her Fun Family? How do the stories in these comics serve as an escape for Olive?