Sarah, Plain and Tall
How is the story being narrated?
Anna is narrating in the first-person.
How do a locust and a grasshopper differ in appearance?
A locust will turn dark yellow or red.
Can the reader infer that Tameka and Uncle Ray have visited before this story?
Yes.
What words from the story describe the liveliness of Hawaii?
"storms brought frightened birds in the clouds and insects on the wind"
What is the point of including a map of the world?
To show the reader where mountain ranges are in the world.
What was the first sign that a wagon was on the way?
There was dust over the road.
What does "a devastated landscape" mean?
It means the land has been ruined.
What happened before Oliver was put on the side of the road?
Uncle Ray wrote a letter to the "Traveler".
What event shows us that the brothers are brave?
They decide to go to a place they've never seen before.
What shows us that climbing equipment today is quite similar to that of the past?
The picture of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
How does the story's narration affect the story?
We can tell what Anna is thinking and feeling while we read it.
How do the locust swarms of today differ from those in ancient times?
There are smaller swarms today.
How can we best summarize the feeling of Cherry's letter?
It was informal.
Why do you think the author made all outdoor scenes for this story?
He wanted to show the reader the beauty of Hawaii.
What are trekking poles used for?
They help climbers balance.
How did Sarah compare the sea and the plains?
The land in the plains rolled like the waves in the sea.
How are gray whales different from other mammals when it comes to migration?
Gray whales travel longer distances.
Whose letter was the most formal?
Bernard Grape
What does comparing the sea by the volcano to a monster tell us?
That the sea is not safe.
What does the picture in the "Camp-to-Camp" section teach the reader?
Where the base camp is found.
Why did Caleb prefer talking to Sarah?
He was younger and not as shy.
What is the meaning of "straining" in the context of how gray whales eat their food?
It means to remove by passing through.
What was the next thing that happened after Oliver visited Cherry?
Quinn's cousin's boyfriend's aunt gave him a ride.
What is the overall point of this story?
To show us that anywhere can be a new home.
What problem needs to be solved at Mt. Everest today?
Climbers have left large amounts of trash on the mountain.