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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. What does Len suggest for Wesley to do?

2. What does Wesley point out to David when Wesley calls him outside?

3. What does Wesley ask David to do concerning Gail?

4. Who comes running to David's house after hearing a gunshot?

5. Where do Frank and Wesley go after Frank talks to David?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does David say the family decides to leaves Montana?

2. What was the overriding reason for the move to North Dakota?

3. Why does David go down to the basement, and what does he observe?

4. Why does David think his father has been crying?

5. What happens to Wesley?

6. What does Wesley tell David to do if there is any trouble?

7. What does Enid hear that causes her to start crying?

8. Why does David decline to visit Brentrock later in his life?

9. What does Wesley make it a point of to tell Gail and Wesley?

10. How does Julian respond to the situation about Frank?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. Who are the protagonist(s) of the story? Why are they considered to be protagonists? Give textual evidence to support your answer.

2. Who are the antagonists of the story? Why are they considered to be antagonists? Give textual evidence to support your answer.

3. Which three secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot? Give textual evidence to support your answer.

4. Are any of the characters dispensable? If so, which characters? Justify your answer.

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Give textual evidence to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Titles often play a role in persuading a person to read a particular book.

1. Explain why you think Montana 1948 is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever finished reading a book and questioned why it was given its title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 3

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character.

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is that is serves as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Montana 1948 help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Montana 1948? Use examples from Montana 1948 and your own life to support your answer.

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