'Zeitoun' by Dave Eggers - Book Club Discussion Questions

In Zeitoun, Dave Eggers captures the Zeitoun family’s story of perseverance through forces of nature and man. This book is a testament to the city of New Orleans and the survivors of Hurricane Katrina who carry on and strive to rebuild. Use these book club discussion questions on Zeitoun to lead your reading group into Eggers' book.

Spoiler Warning: These book club discussion questions contain important details about Zeitoun. Finish the book before reading on.

1. What made you most sympathetic to the Zeitoun family?
2. What would you have done if you lived in New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina hit?
3. What news reports do you remember most vividly?
4. What do you think would have been the best course of action for the national government to prepare New Orleans for the storm?
5. How do you think the government can learn from this disaster?
6. Do you think people have the capability to govern objectively by law in a crisis?
7. What do humans most easily gravitate towards in a disaster: hope or fear? Why?
8. Did Abdulrahman’s story give you a new perspective on a Muslim family in America? Why or why not?
9. What do you think will become of the Zeitoun Foundation? Do you think it will be helpful?
10. Rate Zeitoun 1 to 5.