KEY WORDS
the way people speak in a specific
region
dialect
spread disease throughout
infect
What is the mood
of the story
The mood
of the story is anxious and suspenseful. I feel
suspense because I don’t know what will
happen to Sky.
What illness does Sky have?
Sky has swamp fever.
What were the Europeans who went to USA looking for?
Religious freedom
the atmosphere or feeling of the
literary work
mood
poisons, or unclean substances that cause sickness
impurities
Why does Mama
ask Sarah to boil
sassafras tea
for Sky?
Mama asks Sarah to boil sassafras tea
because she believes it will help cure him
What message is Mama to send if Sky lives?
If Sky lives, the message she is to send is
that the quilt is ready.
Who came first to America?
Leif Erickson
a feeling of excitement or anxiety
that comes from not knowing what will
happen next
suspense
permission
consent
Why did many
Apaches die
in Florida?
Many Apaches died in Florida because
they were used to dry, cool weather, unlike
Florida.
During what time period does this novel take place?
1888
If you want to jump over a cliff, you must jell this
Geronimo
suitable for a particular time,
situation, or purpose
appropriate
drain
sap
What does Mama
say to convince
Papa to help Sky?
Mama reminds Papa that he always says to
love one’s neighbor as oneself.
What are some things that Mama does to help Sky get well?
To help Sky get well, Mama covers him,
wraps his hands so that he can’t scratch
himself, feeds him, and gives him quinine
and sassafras tea.
How could you communicate in the 18 hundreds?
Telegraph
express your thoughts and
feelings so that others understand them
communicate
extremely tired
bone tired
Why is Sarah
bone tired?
Sarah is bone tired because she has hardly
slept in days. She has been taking care of
Sky.
Why do you think that Sky only listens to Papa?
Sky only listens to Papa
because Papa is the head of the household.
Where is the parable of the Good Samaritan
Gospel of Luke