1. Explain how David alerting the US Marshals comes back to haunt him with regard to the incidents of Prince's tail and the church pulpit, in chapters 23 and 34.

2. Describe the fears of Zady and Fairlight and what they stand for.

3. Explain the calling from God that Christy feels in chapters 27 and 28.

4. Summarize Miss Alice's history.

5. Explain why David is initially opposed to Ruby Mae's marriage.

6. Explain Christy's inner conflict regarding David and Dr. MacNeill.

7. Do you agree with Christy accusing Dr. MacNeill of knowing that Tom was shot by Birds-Eye because Tom had decided to change sides because of Dr. MacNeill's visit to the McHones? Why or why not?

8. Explain David's decree about women and guns and whether or not you agree with it.

9. Explain how Fairlight's religious beliefs seemed to differ from, yet compare to, other residents of the Gap.

10. What is Christy's dream for the mountain people and how does she begin to put it into practice, in Chapters 31 and 32?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Illegal alcohol running is a big part of the story.

Part 1: What characters seemed to be most impacted by the illegal making and trading of moonshine? In what ways were their lives altered?

Part 2: The mountain people made moonshine to earn a living, even though it was illegal. Do you agree or disagree with them trying to support their families that way? What are your reasons?

Part 3: Dr MacNeill warned the blockaders about the US Marshals. Explain why he did so and whether or not you would have done so, if you were in his place.

Essay Topic 2

One of the major themes of the story is belief in a higher power, or lack thereof. Choose any two characters from the story and describe at least three examples for each character where faith or lack of faith played a major part in that character's development.