Sarah Plain and Tall All the Chapter

In the book, Sarah, Plain and Tall, what happened to Mama?

• She moved to Maine.

• She drew pictures of the dune and the ocean.

• She died after Caleb was born.

• She died after Anna was born.

The picture is part of the setting of the story. What does it show?

• It shows where Sarah came from in Maine.

• It shows the coast of Maine.

• It shows a desert where Sarah is going to visit.

• It shows the plains where Anna lives with her family.

Who is the narrator (telling the story) in Sarah, Plain and Tall?

• Anna

• Caleb

• Sarah

• Papa

Based on the clues in the story, when does Sarah, Plain and Tall take place?

• in modern times (in the present) with electricity and telephones

• in the future with inventions we don't have now

• in the past before many houses had electricity or cars

What did Anna think was the worst thing about Caleb?

• He was homely.

• He had a horrible smell.

• He had a terrible holler.

• Mama died the morning after Caleb was born.

The picture shows....

• the area Anna came from.

• the area Maggie came from.

• the area Sarah came from.

• the area Caleb came from.

Why does Caleb want to know Mama's songs?

• He likes singing.

• He wants to sing for Sarah when she comes to visit.

• He wants to hear Anna and Papa sing.

• He thinks it will help him remember Mama.

Which child is older?

• Caleb

• Anna

Why does Sarah write to Caleb that she doesn't know if she snores?

• Caleb asked her in his letter.

• Caleb told her that he snored.

• Anna told Sarah that Caleb snored.

• Caleb's mother snored.

Which sentences from the book help us find out how Papa feels about Sarah coming to visit?

• The next day Papa went to town to mail his letter to Sarah.

• Papa read it to himself. Then he smiled, holding up the letter for us to see. Tell them I sing was all it said.

• Papa got up early for the long day's trip to the train and back. He brushed his hair so slick and shiny that Caleb laughed. He wore a clean blue shirt, and a belt instead of suspenders.

• Papa leaned back in his chair. "I've placed an advertisement in the newspapers. for help."