1. Although Carry On, Mr. Bowditch is a fictionalized biography, Latham accurately depicts the events of Nathaniel Bowditch's life. How does she manage to bring Bowditch to life while still maintaining factual accuracy?

2. Bowditch is undoubtedly the main character in this book. Are there any other well-developed characters? Who are they? If the characters surrounding Bowditch seem two-dimensional, explain why that might be.

3. Discuss Nat's relationship with his father. Why is Mr. Bowditch not mentioned after chapter 5?

4. Does the biography portray its subject in a sympathetic manner? Is it overly sentimental? If so, provide examples.

5. What does the biography reveal about the educational process? What qualities do successful students possess? What about successful teachers?