Sarah, Plain, and Tall Cycle 1

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Caleb

• Anna

• Sarah

• Papa

How do Caleb and Anna act around Sarah?

• Both are very open with Sarah

• Anna is shy, while Caleb is open with Sarah

• They both are quieter with Sarah

• Caleb is shy, while Anna is open with Sarah

What is the main conflict at this point in the story?

• Mama passed away the day after Caleb was born

• Anna is jealous of Caleb

• Caleb and Anna are mad at Sarah for replacing their mother

• Caleb and Anna are worried that Sarah will not like their home and leave

What is the best words to describe Sarah?

• scary and wicked

• afraid and cautious

• independent and strong

• tricky and kind

When they sing a song with Sarah, it says that "Papa sang as if he had never stopped singing." What does this tell you about how Papa is feeling?

• He is scared and singing to feel better

• He is happy and enjoying Sarah's visit

• He is sad and missing his wife

• He is nervous and trying to impress Sarah

What does the word "roamer" mean?

• sleepy

• noisy

• annoying

• wanderer

Why does Sarah bring things from the sea for Anna and Caleb and tell them all about her brother and aunts?

• She wants them to know that her home and family are better than theirs.

• She misses her home.

• She wants them to like her.

• She wants them to know more about her.

What is the meaning of the word feisty?

• spirited, full of energy

• sad from being apart

• large pile of sand

• small hill

What is the meaning of "dune"?

• large pile of sand

• flat grasslands

• fenced area usually for horses

• spirited, full of energy

What is a mound?

• flat grasslands

• large pile of sand

• small hill or pile

• walking by dragging ones foot