I. The bell clapper and the baptism scenes (pp. 200-213)
A. Discuss the significance of the baptism in the text. 
B. How did it (baptism) turn into a bloody battle? What is its significance?
C. What is the nature of the conflict between religion and communist ideology?
D. What role does Virgin Mary play in this scene?

II. Ganna`s acquistion of miraculous powers (pp. 218-225)
A. How and why do you think Ganna receives miracle-working powers?
B. Even though Ganna has the ability to perform miracles, is everyone
convinced that she is holy? Why or why not?
C. What is the significance of Virgin Mary in this part of the text?

III. The Birth of the Sun (pp. 240-242)
A. Why is Sun shown as a miracle?
B. What is the significance of the setting?
C. Discuss the book`s heroine and her symbolism.