Montana 1948 Questions and Answers Graded A+

Montana 1948 Questions and Answers Graded A+ How does the narrator demonstrate the "harsh life" of Montana? He demonstrates the struggles people have with surviving in a dry, empty and unstable town. What kept David's father out of combat His injured leg Was Mercer county a dangerous place to be sheriff? No, not many crimes took place. Why was David disappointed with his father as a boy? David is disappointed in his father because he did not meet the expectations as a "sheriff". - typical to carry a gun - typical to have a badge - typical to lock people up How did grandfather retain power even after retirement? He had Wesley become sheriff because Wesley was weak. What did David's mom fear for?(part 1) David would not accept consequences and will not grow because of the hayden name. - What was Marie little soldiers job? David's caretaker -nanny How did David feel about Marie? He loves Marie like another mother figure. Who is Ronnie Tall bear? Why did he go to college? - Marie Little Soldier's boyfriend. -he does not go to college because of his race. How does wesley feel about idians? He is prejudice. He believes they are lazy and foolish. (Passive racism) According to mother, why didn't Marie want treatment? Frank was having affairs with Indian women Why was father concerned for himself about mother talking to him about frank? He did not know how to treat the situation. He was in numerous positions to act on franks crime. He could as - a brother - sheriff What did father say he was going to pick up that told the boy he was going to the Indian reservation? Honey Why did the house seem so different when the boy was home alone with Marie? He felt a burden of DEATH. When father made a suggestion about taking a vacation...what usually happened? It made everyone feel better What did grandfather give david when he went out riding A gun for hunting What did father believe a single rifle would do for the boy? - teach him how to make the shot count - save ammunition What did david shoot? A magpie What did david do from a distance as he watched Frank step towards his father? He held the gun as if he were going to shoot Frank. What did Frank promise father he'd do to resolve the situation? How did mother feel about it? How did father feel - he promised he would never do it again. Mother felt Frank should still be held accountable legally. - father took franks word so he did not have