Bloom Chapters 5 - 7

Some of the townspeople suspect that the black grass is a form of bioterrorism (another country or terrorist group is messing with the plants to keep things from growing). What do you think of that idea? (Do you think it's a possibility? Why? Why would they do that?)

Where does this book take place?

Some theories about the origins of the black grass are terrorist groups, aliens, and the end of the world. Which theory do you think is correct? Why?

What bad news does Seth get? How do you think this will affect him long-term?

How are Anaya, Seth, and Petra different from the other people in their town now? (Different in a different way than they were at the beginning of the book?)

What are some of the effects the black plants are having?

Describe the second black plant the characters encounter.

So far the characters have dealt with the black grass and the black vines. What do you think the third plant will be like?

Choose one of the three main characters and describe them - their personality, interests, family, physical traits - everything you know about them as a person (more than just allergies).