1. Why does Old Nimrod feel so exhausted and disheartened at the beginning of the story? Where have his sons disappeared to? Who does Nimrod seek out for support?

2. Why must Nimrod offer his beloved horse as a sacrifice to the god Hadur? How does the deity reveal himself? What omens does he send to the Huns?

3. How do Hunor and Magyar manage to capture the moon maidens? What does their union with the moon maidens symbolize? How is this marriage predicted in Damos's dream?

4. What leads Bendeguz to fall in love with the enslaved girl Alleeta? After marrying Alleeta, why does Bendeguz struggle to maintain harmony among his warriors?

5. Why does the old prophet Damos harshly reprimand Bendeguz?

6. Why do compassion, tenderness, and love vanish from Bendeguz's heart after Alleeta's loss?

7. In what way does Bendeguz raise his son Attila? How does he mold the boy into the "Scourge of God"?

8. Does The White Stag excessively celebrate militarism and nationalism?

9. How do the Huns navigate the mountain passes of the Carpathians during the harsh winter? Why are their enemies unable to pursue them?

10. Does Seredy successfully blend the pagan and Christian themes in her book? Is the narrative ultimately more pagan than Christian?