Compare and contrast Scoob and G’pop. How might Scoob react at the novel’s end to being compared to his grandfather?

What role does American history play in this novel? How does this help Scoob to understand not only his family and their choices, but also his own life?

James is not present for much of the story, but he plays a large role in Scoob’s life. How does his character’s relationship with Scoob change over the course of the novel?