The ending of Now Is the Time for Running leaves Deo’s future open to interpretation. Write an epilogue for the story, explaining what you think might happen next in Deo’s life. Try to mimic the writing style of the book.

The plot of Now Is the Time for Running reflects real events that took place in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Did this book teach you anything new about those events or about South Africa or Zimbabwe? Explain what you learned from this book

Did you relate to Deo or to any of his experiences? Do you think you are similar to him or quite different? Use specific references from the text to write a personal essay explaining your answer.