Sarah Plain and Tall Comprehension

How did Sarah think the plains were like the sea?

• The plains were wet like the sea.

• The plains were rocky like the sea.

• The plains had land that rolled like waves in the sea.

• The plains had plants growing on them that were like those found in the sea.

Why do you think it was easier for Caleb to talk to Sarah than it was for Papa or Anna? 

• He liked her more.

• He was more curious. 

• He was younger and less shy.

• He and Sarah had more in common.

What happened to Mama?

• She left when Caleb was born.

• Anna doesn't know; she never knew her.

• She died when Caleb was born.

• She moved West years ago.

How did Papa find Sarah?

• He met her in town.

• He read an ad that she placed in the Newspaper

• He placed an ad in the newspaper.

• She was maggie's sister and she introduced them.

What clues from the story help reader's know the meaning of the word flax?
Papa took Sarah's bags inside, where her room was ready with a quilt on the bed and blue flax dried in a vase on the nightstand table.

• Flax must be heavy because Papa had to carry the bags.

• Flax must be a type of flower because it is in a vase.

• Flax must mean cold because Sarah needed a quilt.

• Flax must be something Sarah brought from the sea.

What does the passage tell the reader about Papa?
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 does not want to take the time to pick up Sarah.

• Papa got dressed up because he does not have anymore clean work clothes.

• Papa got dressed up in hopes of making a good impression on Sarah.

• Papa got dressed up because the train station is fancy and elegant.

How did Sarah explain herself so Papa would know who she was at the train station?

• She was plain.

• She was tall.

• She would wear a yellow bonnet.

• All of the answers are correct.

What did Sarah seem to miss most about home?

• her brother

• her aunts

• the weather

• the sea

What did Caleb think Sarah was going to do when she drove the wagon the first time?

• Buy train tickets to leave.

• Visit the neighbors.

• Pick up William.

• Take them to town.

When did Anna and Caleb know Sarah would stay?

• when she got attached to the animals

• when she kissed Papa

• when she took the wagon into town and came back

• they still aren't sure