Sarah Plain and Tall

What happened to Mama?

• She died

• She moved

• She left the family

What are Papa's horses named?

• Jack and Bess

• Horsey and Pony

• Rascal and Betty

Where is Sarah from?

• Maine

• Kentucky

• The West

• The Plains

How did Sarah find out about Papa, Anna, and Caleb?

• Papa writes a letter to her

• Papa puts out an advertisement

• Anna writes a letter to her

• Papa's neighbor told her

Which best describes how Anna and Caleb felt about Sarah coming?

• worried and scared

• thrilled and happy

• angry and confused

• excited and nervous

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Sarah's brother, William, was a...

• Teacher
• Sheriff
• Fisherman
• Missionary

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RF.4.4C

Why 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 does the passage tell the reader about Papa?
Papa got up early for the long day's trip to the train and back.  He brushed his hair so slick and shiny that Caleb laughed.  He wore a clean, blue shirt, and a belt instead of suspenders.

• Papa does not want to take the time to pick up Sarah.
• Papa got dressed up because he does not have anymore clean work clothes.
• Papa got dressed up in hopes of making a good impression on Sarah.
• Papa got dressed up because the train station is fancy and elegant.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

When Sarah dries flowers for the winter, Caleb hopes it means she will...

• Teach them about wild flowers
• Make a wreath
• Decorate the house
• Stay

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

How did Anna and Caleb first know the wagon was coming?

• They saw a yellow bonnet
• The dust rose above the road.
• The cows and sheep looked up.
• The dogs came out from under the porch.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2