Study Island/Montana 1948

The students have two assignments that they are working on simultaneously. In class, students are working on completing 4 tasks assigned through Study Island. These assignments are due at the end of the day Monday. At home the students are to finish reading Montana 1948 and complete the following assignment by Monday:

Montana 1948 pgs 142-162 20pts

1. David’s mother must protect her home from Dale Paris and his clan. How does she handle the situation? What does this tell us about her character?



2. On page 143, what does Gail tell Wes to do with Frank? Why has her opinion changed? What would you have said in her situation?



3. Opinion: Why do you think Frank has confessed at this time? What is his motive? Has he underestimated his brother, or has he estimated correctly?



4. Who were the Highdog Brothers? Why were they chasing Wes and Cordell? What did Frank do to them? Why did Wes tell this story to David?



5. What did Wes find in the basement?



6. Opinion: What is Uncle Frank’s motive for committing suicide? Does it make sense to you? Does it change your opinion of Uncle Frank?



7. How did Uncle Frank’s suicide solve all the family’s problems?



8. What did David feel towards Uncle Frank when it was over? Why do you think he felt that way?