Teresa, who has never fired a gun, raises her father's rifle and accidentally pulls the trigger. Teresa continues shooting until she disarms the men and they retreat. Through all the sorrow, mistakes, and tragedy, Teresa's family pulls together and continues on toward their utopia. Thinking About the Book 1. Re-read the diary entries written by Teresa's sister, Netta.
Death is talked about frequently on the westward journey.
Support your position with passages from the book. By the end of Teresa's diary both she and her father have changed a good deal. Discuss several ways that Teresa and Poppa have changed. Student Activities 1. The Diary of Teresa Angelino Viscardi could be turned into a good weekly television series.