Sarah, Plain and Tall Review

Who is NOT a member of the Witting family?

• Anna

• Caleb

• Matthew

• Papa

Which animal is not at the Witting farm?

• Nick the dog

• Jack the horse

• Seal the cat

• Sprite the duck

What does Papa do to try to find a wife?

• Ask Matthew and Maggie

• Put an advertisement in the newspaper

• Travel to Maine

• Go to town

Who is Hilly?

• The Witting's old housekeeper.

• An aunt.

• A nosy neighbor.

• Sarah's sister.

How does Sarah describe herself in her letter to Papa?

• "I am simple and shy."

• "I am loud and pesky."

• "I am fun and outgoing."

• "I am plain and tall."

Sarah brings some of her shells from home. What does she say you can hear if you put a conch shell up to your ear?

• a rustling sound

• the sea

• laughing

• nothing

In Chapter 4, Caleb sings a silly song about what type of plant?

• tansy

• marigolds

• woolly ragwort

• goldenrod

Which season does Sarah ask Anna and Caleb to tell her about in Chapter 6?

• Winter

• Summer

• Fall

• Spring

In Chapter 6, why does Sarah take Anna and Caleb to swim in the cow pond?

• to have fun

• to teach Anna and Caleb how to swim

• to bother the cows

• to make Papa mad

In Chapter 7, Matthew and Maggie come to the farm. What does Matthew help Papa do?

• plant a garden

• repair the roof on the house

• plow up a new field for corn

• chop firewood