Characters from Dancing at the Rascal Fair

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Angus McCaskill - This character is a tall young man who emigrated from Scotland to Montana.

Rob Barclay - This person emigrates from Scotland to Montana, becomes a sheep herder, marries, and drowns.

Lucas Barclay - This character lost both hands in an accident involving dynamite.

Adair Barclay McCaskill - This character marries even though her new husband doesn't love her.

Nancy - This character is a member of the Blackfeet tribe.

Ninian Duff - This character is a homesteader with little sense of humor, a strong work ethic, and who owns property...
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