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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. According to David, who will be called in if Marie needs a doctor?

2. What is David's main goal when they get to his grandparents' home?

3. While bowling with David and Wesley, what does Ollie do?

4. Julian says Frank has always been partial to ___________________.

5. Upon what does Marie insist when Frank is there?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gail learn as she questions Marie about Marie's illness?

2. What does David note about the conversation between Frank and Wesley, which David observes from afar?

3. How did Wesley come to be the Sheriff of Mercer County?

4. How does David reassure Marie about calling a doctor?

5. Who is Marie Little Soldier and why does David like her?

6. Who is Ollie Young Bear?

7. Gail wishes that her family lived where?

8. What does David think when he sees his grandfather on the porch as they drive up to the house?

9. What does David say his mother worries about concerning him?

10. What does David want to ask his mother when the two are sent outside, and why does he not do so?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The plot of a book includes the events that occur. There can also be subplots within the story.

1. Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Montana 1948, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in Montana 1948. (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Explain. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

1. Identify the term "theme" as it pertains to a story.

2. Analyze one major theme of Montana 1948. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Analyze two secondary themes of Montana 1948. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in Montana 1948. Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Watson chooses the symbols he does?

2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Watson chooses the metaphors she does?

3. Discuss Watson's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, cliffhangers, deux ex machina, etc...), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Watson use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).

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