The Love Hypothesis

Considering Olive’s argument with Greg in Chapter 7, do you think people’s actions and choices are the equivalent of taking sides? Should people be held responsible for everything they say and do, even if those things don’t accurately represent how they feel? Do you agree with the argument offered by Adam or Greg? Why?

The Love Hypothesis relies on lies and twists to keep the suspense and drive the plot. What messages about truth and lies does the book offer? Support your response with evidence from the text.

Do you think Olive handled Tom’s threats well? If you were in a similar situation, how would you resolve the situation? Why do you think Olive reacts in the way that she does? Provide passage from the text to support your argument.