Letter to Sarah Ballou (English project)

What did the Major feel about his wife?

• Love

• Hate

• Envy

• Disappointment

Major Ballou says they will meet again, but when will that be?

• on the battle field

• in the mall

• the after life

• at home

Why is Major Ballou writing this letter?

• His army is moving and he fears he may die

• He was forced to

• To be nice

• To was dared to

Who is the author?

• Sarah Ballou

• Mrs. Godfrey

• Major Sullivan Ballou

• Jack

Which form of literature was this passage?

• Novel

• Poem

• Letter

• Short story

Who is Edgar?

• his neighbor

• His dog

• His mom

• His son

Is Major Ballou afraid to die?

• Yes

• No

Major Ballou talks about his two loves in the letter. What are they?

• His wife and and his country

• His dog and his country

• His wife and his dog

• Food and his dog

What two wars is Major Ballou referring to in the letter?

• Revolutionary War & French-Indian War

• Revolutionary War & Civil War

• World War 1 & World War 2

• War of 1812 & World War 1

What is the last thing Major Ballou will whisper “…when my last breath escapes me on the battlefield…”?

• Edgar’s name

• His dog’s name

• Sara’s name

• His country’s name