Friendship is a central theme of Code Name Verity. How does Wein develop this theme throughout the novel? What are the characteristics that mark a good friendship? Explain this theme in terms of at least two different friendships in this novel; one of them must be Julie and Maddie’s friendship.

Is Verity a trustworthy person? Explain the ways in which she is and is not trustworthy. How does trustworthiness help us determine if someone is a “good” person or a “bad” person? For example, Captain von Linden keeps his promises to Verity, which would indicate that he is trustworthy, but he is clearly a “bad” person. Explain what you believe Wein is trying to say about trustworthiness. You must include at least three characters in your discussion. You may choose any of the following characters: von Linden, Jamie, Maddie, Paul, Etienne Thibaut, Georgia Penn, and the Bloody Machiavellian English Intelligence Officer.

Why does Captain von Linden keep Julie alive and give her so much time to complete her confession? Is this element of the story believable? Why or why not?