Do you think that Ivan and his father Charlie suffered from clinical depression after the death of Ivan's mother? Show how their grief was or was not depression.

What is your favorite part of Montana, based purely on the descriptions provided in the book.

How many sheep are there in 'two bands'?

Are ewes automatically good mothers?

Do you think that Bessie and Tom Ringer should have stayed together as well as married?

Do you think Tom Ringer was a good husband or not or mixed? Explain your answer.

Agree or disagree with the author that he is a relic; defend your answer.