Understanding 'Sarah, Plain and Tall'

The video introduces 'Sarah, Plain and Tall,' a historical fiction story by Patricia McLaughlin. It explores the life of Anna, Caleb, and their father on a prairie farm as they await the arrival of Sarah, who answers an ad for a wife. The story delves into themes of family, adaptation, and the bonds formed with Sarah, who brings gifts from the sea. Through daily life and interactions, the family learns about Sarah's past and her potential future with them.

What genre does the story 'Sarah, Plain and Tall' belong to?

• Historical Fiction

• Fantasy

• Science Fiction

• Mystery

Who are the main characters living on the prairie farm?

• Anna and Caleb

• Sarah and William

• Maggie and Jack

• Patricia and Alexandra

Where does Sarah come from before visiting the prairie?

• Texas

• Maine

• California

• Florida

What does Caleb hope Sarah will bring from Maine?

• A boat

• The sea

• A lighthouse

• A map

What does Sarah bring with her from the sea?

• A piece of coral

• A bottle of seawater

• A starfish and a sand dollar

• A seashell and a sea stone

What activity does Sarah do with Caleb that suggests she might stay?

• She paints a picture

• She bakes a cake

• She cuts his hair

• She teaches him to fish

What does Sarah do with the flowers she picks?

• She plants them in the garden

• She gives them to the neighbors

• She presses them in a book

• She dries them to keep their color

What does Sarah teach the family that brings them closer together?

• A new song

• A new recipe

• A new game

• A new dance

What is the significance of the song 'Sumer is icumen in' in the story?

• It is a song about the sea

• It is a song about winter

• It symbolizes Sarah's integration into the family

• It is a song about farming

What does Sarah's brother William do for a living?

• He is a carpenter

• He is a teacher

• He is a fisherman

• He is a farmer