Montana 1948 Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Montana 1948 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which character in 'Montana 1948' is the most power-hungry? Bonus points if you can think of a quote that describes this. Julian Hayden: "He wanted, he needed, power. He was a dominating man who drew sustenance and strength from controlling others." (p.20) Which family is solely responsible for law enforcement in the town of Bentrock, Montana? Give a reason why this might be open to corruption. Bonus points if you can think of a quote to support this. The Hayden family. The enforcement of law in Mercer County is open to corruption because power over policing is in the hands of only one family. As we see in the novel, this means that those in power avoid facing the consequences of their wrongdoings because they are protected by their family's reputation and influence in the town. Quote: "They couldn't arrest us...we are the law" (Wesley, p. 75). What advice did Julian Hayden give the Deputy Sheriff Len McCauley about what it means to be a peace officer in Bentrock? (Hint: it reveals the corruption 'at the top' of the law enforcement officials in Montana). Len McCauley: "You know what your grandad said it means to be a peace officer in Montana? He said it means knowing when to look and when to look away." (p. 93) What does Daisy McCauley say to Gail that suggests that people in town knew about Frank's molestation of Native American women and didn't try to hold Frank accountable? "The word is, he doesn't do everything on the up and up...Just the squaws, though" What does Wes say early on that suggests he doesn't want to begin investigating Frank, which is his duty as Sheriff? "I wish you hadn't have told the Sheriff" OR "He'll have to meet his punishment in the hereafter. I won't do anything to arrange it in this life." What does Julian Hayden say to Wes that shows that he knows about and dismisses Frank's crimes, while showing his racist attitudes towards Native Americans? "Oh, come on Wesley. Come on, boy. You know Frank has always been partial to red meat" What does Julian Hayden say to Wes, in defence of Frank? (Hint: He says this in a bid to prevent Wes from locking Frank up) Julian: "Screwing an Indian...you don't lock up a man for that. You don't lock up your brother. A respected man. A war hero." (p. 120) Give a quote that explores how ironic it is that Gail is defending justice, rather than Wes. "Even then I knew what the irony of the conversation was: the secretary lecturing the lawyer, the law-enforcement officer, on justice" (p. 85) What does Wes do to try and hold Frank accountable for his crimes, while trying to stay loyal to protecting the Hayden family name? He locks Frank in the basement Why does Wesley lock Frank in the basement? Bonus points if you can think of a quote! Because he is disgusted by Frank's lack of remorse after killing Marie: ""It's as if he had no more concern than if he'd kicked a dog...He's as guilty as sin, Gail...what could I have been thinking? Maybe a jury will cut him loose. I won't. By God I won't." What does Gail say about crime and punishment that reveals her moral strength of character and commitment to justice? "Sins --crimes --are not supposed to go unpunished!" Name a quote that describes how the events of the summer of 1948 forever changed his view of/faith in the law. "...after what I witnessed as a child in Bentrock, I could never believe in the rule of law again" (p. 170)