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Discussion Questions for Straphanger by Taras Grescoe. 1. Did you learn anything you did not know by reading Straphanger? If you did, what did you learn ? 2.
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Discussion Questions for Straphanger by Taras Grescoe 1. Did you learn anything you did not know by reading Straphanger? If you did, what did you learn? 2. Do you agree with the basic premise of the book, that Americans need to stop planning our cities around cars and provide better public transportation? 3. The author begins the introduction with two quotes: Any man of forty who still rides the metro is a loser. – Salvador Dali A man who, beyond the age of twenty-six, finds himself on a bus can count himself as a failure. – Margaret Thatcher Do you agree with these sentiments? 4. What did you find to be the most interesting part of the book? 5. Were you surprised by anything you read? 6. The author is passionate about public transportation. Is he objective? 7. Did you feel the book was well researched and accurate? 8. How did you find the pace of the book? 9. When is the last time you’ve taken the bus? The train? When’s the last time you’ve ridden a bicycle? 10. Has anyone had any experiences that relate to places or experiences in the book? 11. Are there other questions you would like to ask or comments you would like to make?