Mountain Rules
What is the father constantly preparing the family for?
end of world/abomination/apocalypse
Where does Westover fall in the sibling order?
the youngest
Who was driving the station wagon when the first car accident occurred?
Tyler
Dad was most proud of which of Tara's talents?
singing
Tyler talks with Westover about leaving home. Where does he suggest she go?
to college
Why do the Westovers not attend public school?
They believe it’s a tool of government control and corruption?
Which of Tara’s brothers encouraged her to pursue education?
Tyler
How does Westover's decision to take Shawn to the hospital after his motorcycle accident, instead of taking him home as Dad requested, give her insight into her future?
Westover understands that she has chosen to take a different road for her life than the one her father would have her take.
As an adult at a university, what illness does Westover learn about that she believes her father might suffer from?
Bipolar Disorder
How does Tyler propose Westover learn math for the ACT?
Buy books and study
What dangerous task is Tara asked to do at a young age in the junkyard?
Sorting scrap metal, operating machinery, or riding on top of a junk pile?
Which family member is known for violent behavior and manipulation?
Shawn
What impresses Westover about the relationship between Shawn and dad?
Shawn is the only person ever to stand up to her father
What does Dad tell Westover after he prays about her decision to go to college?
That the Lord is displeased with her.
What marks the end of Part One in terms of Tara’s journey?
She scores a 28 on her ACT
Gets accepted to BYU
She decides to no longer be controlled by her father
What do several of the Westover children not have until later in childhood?
Birth certificates
What was Tara’s father's profession?
A junkyard owner/scrapper
What's the name of the dangerous machine Dad brings home to cut iron?
the Shear
Shawn puts Westover head in the toilet and twists her wrist nearly enough to break it after Westover does what?
She poured a glass of water on his head after he commanded her to retrieve him a glass of water.
What causes Tara to question her father's judgment?
The near-death experience from the first car crash and the reckless junkyard behavior that results in most all of the Westover children getting hurt.
What was Dad's response upon hearing Tyler's pronouncement that he was going to college?
First, dad was impassive and silent. Then he gave a lecture that going to college means getting brainwashed by socialists and illuminati spies.
Which grandparent was shocked that Tara did not wash her hands after using the restroom?
Grandma-over-in-town or Tara's mother's mother
Which part of the story of Luke's burn has become part of the family folklore?
Luke was unable to get out his burning jeans because he had tied them with balling twine, instead of using a belt.
How does Westover's decision to take Shawn to the hospital after his motorcycle accident, instead of taking him home as Dad requested, give her insight into her future?
Westover understands that she has chosen to take a different road for her life than the one her father would have her take.
What does Tara see education as a symbol of?
Freedom or escape from the unconvention and abusive lifestyle chosen by her parents.