Skylark

The Witting family is made up of Papa, Anna, Caleb, and ___________.

• Louisa

• Jeb

• Sarah

• Joshua

Identify Nick and Lottie in this story.

• They are Anna's pet kittens.

• They are the family's dogs.

• They are the family's goats.

• They are the cousins of Anna and Caleb.

In what way might the family use Joshua?

• to help out in on the farm

• to take care of their sick animals

• to babysit Anna and Caleb

• to take their family picture for Sarah's aunts

What evidence is there that Sarah came from Maine?

• Her letters that she wrote to Papa.

• The pictures that she brought to share with the family.

• Her driver's license showed that state she was from.

• There was no evidence that Sarah came from Maine.

What are the basic elements of a drought?

• cold and wet

• hot and dry

• wet and hot

• windy and hot

Before Sarah came to the prairie, she learned to love Papa because of his __________.

• good looks

• letters

• voice

• farm

What is the purpose of Anna's journal?

• Anna wants to be a poet.

• Anna uses her journal to write all about her thoughts.

• Papa wants Anna to practice writing stories.

• Her journal is homework for school.

After receiving a letter from Maine about all their rain, what did Caleb decide to put on the fence post?

• a glass

• nails

• his hat

• a letter

The new calf was named Moonbeam, because Papa compared her pale face to the ____________.

• the sky

• clouds

• winter moon

• face of a sick child

Because it hadn't rained in a long time, the effects was ______________.

• Papa would have to purchase water in town.

• the crops would be ready to harvest early.

• the roads would be muddy.

• water would have to be hauled to the animals.