7 Questions
Where did the narrator's family homestead?
The narrator's family homesteaded on a flat piece of land in Montana.
Was their land initially different from others?
No, at first, there was nothing to distinguish their land from others.
What was the name of the creek that ran through their land?
The shallow coulee that ran through their land was called Coteau Creek.
Was the creek always beneficial?
No, while the creek provided water in dry years, it was sometimes a hazard.
What happened to the family's Model T car?
The family's Model T car broke down in the creek once.
How did the narrator feel in the empty landscape?
The narrator felt foreign and noticeable in the empty landscape, unlike the animals around them who belonged to the earth and sky.
What did the family build on the prairie?
The family built an ugly tarpaper-covered shack on the prairie, with a low, round roof to withstand the wind.
Study Notes
- The narrator's family homesteaded on a flat piece of land in Montana.
- At first, there was nothing to distinguish their land from others.
- A shallow coulee called Coteau Creek ran through their land.
- The creek was sometimes a hazard, but also provided water in dry years.
- The family had a Model T car that broke down in the creek once.
- The narrator felt foreign and noticeable in the empty landscape.
- They did not belong to the earth or sky like the animals around them.
- The family built an ugly tarpaper-covered shack on the prairie.
- The roof was built low and round to withstand the wind.
- The family spent five summers trying to make a wheat farm on the land.
"Test Your Knowledge of Montana Homesteading: Discover the Challenges and Triumphs of Life on the Prairie!" In this quiz, you'll explore the experiences of a family who homesteaded on the flat lands of Montana. From dealing with the hazards of Coteau Creek to building a sturdy shack to withstand the wind, their journey was full of difficulties and hard work. But they also found beauty and resilience in the vast, empty landscape. Test your knowledge of their story and the unique challenges of
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