Thirst takes place in Mumbai, which is only one of many major cities in India. Select another location in India and research how/if water inequality affects life there. How does the information you find compare with the information presented in the book?

While studying for her exam, Minni learns about Gandhi’s 1930 Salt March. Learn about this event and then write an essay explaining why Bajaj chose to reference that specific moment in Indian history. How does the Salt March relate to the other themes explored throughout the book?

Minni’s mother tells her that she needs to “grow up.” What do you think she means by this? In what ways does Minni “grow up” over the course of the story?