1. Compose a paper on the creation and upkeep of German prisoner-of-war camps in the United States during World War II.

2. Contrast Summer of My German Soldier with its follow-up Morning Is a Long Time Coming. Which one do you find superior? Explain your reasoning.

3. What was daily life like in American prisoner-of-war camps during World War II?

4. Gather as much biographical information about Bette Greene as possible. To what degree does Summer of My German Soldier mirror Greene's own life experiences?

5. Are Patty's observational skills too advanced for a twelve-year-old? How credible is Patty's narrative voice as a result? Choose another character from the book and rewrite a chapter from their perspective.