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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does David describe his life?

2. What does Frank promise Wesley?

3. What is Gail's response to David's intervention?

4. What does Julian Hayden lead the town in doing?

5. What does Gail worry about concerning David?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Wesley begin investigating?

2. What does David recall about when he was ill and staying with Frank and Gloria?

3. Why are Gail and Wesley at odds with each other as they drive to Wesley's parents' home?

4. Why is it difficult for David to enjoy his outings at the bowling alley?

5. Why have Wesley and Gail not had more children?

6. Who is Ollie Young Bear?

7. Who is David Hayden? Where does he live when the novel opens?

8. Why do Wesley and Frank believe Marie wants Gail in the room when Frank examines Marie?

9. Who is Marie's boyfriend?

10. How does David reassure Marie about calling a doctor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels.

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Wesley and Frank. Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of David and Wesley. Which one seems to be more of a well-rounded character?

3. Compare/contrast the characters of Julian, Frank and Wesley. Which one seems to be more of a well-rounded character?

4. Analyze how three of the secondary characters in Montana 1948 help to drive the plot. What does each contribute to the storyline? Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary?

Essay Topic 2

David seems to believe that he doesn't quite fit into life. He says that he believes there is some secret to being comfortable in situations and that he hasn't quite learned the secret.

1. Discuss other reasons David does not think he fits into his life. Use examples from Montana 1948 and your own life to support your answer.

2. Discuss the ways in which David’s feelings might be universal among all teenagers. Use examples from Montana 1948 and your own life to support your answer.

3. Discuss points that you might tell David if he was explaining to you how he feels about himself. Use examples from Montana 1948 and your own life to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Montana 1948 belongs to the young adult novel genre.

1. Define the literary term "genre." Identify three other genres.

2. Why is it advantageous to label a title by genre? Why is it a drawback?

3. What do you think is the difference between a young adult novel and a historical novel?

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