Sarah Plain and Tall Comprehension

What did Sarah help Papa do before the storm?

• fix the roof

• close the windows

• put the animals in the barn

• take care of the dogs

How did Sarah think the plains were like the sea?

• The plains were wet like the sea.

• The plains were rocky like the sea.

• The plains had land that rolled like waves in the sea.

• The plains had plants growing on them that were like those found in the sea.

Why do you think it was easier for Caleb to talk to Sarah than it was for Papa or Anna?

• He liked her more.

• He was more curious.

• He was younger and less shy.

• He and Sarah had more in common.

Based on what you learned about wagons in the article "Wagons of the Old West," which type of wagon did Papa MOST LIKELY use to bring Sarah home in "Sarah, Plain and Tall"?

• a farm (spring) wagon

• a prairie schooner

• a Conestoga wagon

• a motorized wagon

Which answer best describes how Sarah's trip was DIFFERENT from that of the pioneers?

• She traveled west, and the pioneers traveled east.

• She traveled on the Oregon Trail, and the pioneers did not.

• She traveled by train for part of the trip, and the pioneers did not.

• She rode in a Conestoga wagon, and the pioneers did not.

How does the author include this detail in the story? 
Sarah said, "later," Caleb whispered to me as we spread his hair about.  "Sarah will stay."

• to show readers that Caleb is looking for signs that Sarah will stay

• to show readers that Caleb want to help animals have a warm place in the winter

• to show readers that Caleb wants Sarah to stay, but Anna does not want her to stay

• to show readers that Caleb is worried Sarah will return to Maine

What did Sarah do after dinner in chapter 5?

• she sang songs

• she drew pictures

• she read a book

• she played a guitar

What did Sarah bring with her when she arrived?

• A) A cat and a dog

• B) A book and a quilt

• C) A hat and a scarf

• D) A letter and a photograph

How did Sarah feel about living on the prairie initially?

• A) Excited and eager

• B) Nervous and unsure

• C) Indifferent and bored

• D) Angry and resentful

What was one of Sarah's favorite activities on the prairie?

• A) Painting the landscape

• B) Riding horses

• C) Baking bread

• D) Writing letters