Sarah Plain and Tall

In Chapter 4, how does Caleb behave differently than Papa and Anna?

• Caleb is talkative and outgoing around Sarah; Papa and Anna are quiet and sh

• Caleb acts silly and odd around Sarah; Papa and Anna are serious and sad.

• Caleb is hopeful and sweet around Sarah; Papa and Anna are negative and rude.

• Caleb acts nervous and uncomfortable around Sarah; Papa and Anna are calm and easy-going.

In Chapter 4, which animal does Sarah say she has never touched?

• a sheep

• a seal

• a dog

• a cow

Why does Papa lean the wooden ladder against the mound of hay in Chapter 5?

• so that Sarah understands that Papa hopes she will stay and become his wife

• so that Sarah can climb on top of the hay mound when she needs some time alone

• so that Sarah can give him a haircut on top of the hay mound behind the barn

• so that Sarah and the children can slide down the hay mound as if it was a dune

Where does Sarah try to teach Anna and Caleb to float in Chapter 6?

• the cow pond

• the ocean

• the bath tub

• the swimming hole

What is one theme that Patricia MacLachlan conveys in Chapters 4-6 of Sarah, Plain and Tall?

• Being too hopeful leads to a broken heart.

• New experiences can be both fun and stressful.

• Men and women think differently.

• Money cannot buy happiness.