Vocabulary
a compartment for an animal
stall
Where did Sarah live before she moved to the prairie?
Maine, by the sea
Who is the narrator of the story?
Anna
Why did Jacob advertise for a wife?
His wife died and he needed someone to help take care of Anna and Caleb. He was also lonely.
What does Sarah miss most in Maine?
Sarah misses the sea in Maine.
lively
feisty
Why were the presents Sarah brought to Caleb and Anna special?
Sarah brought a moon snail and a sea stone. They were special because they were from the sea and Sarah loved the sea.
How did Anna know the chickens would not be for eating?
Sarah named the chickens and brought the chickens in the barn during the storm.
What was Jacob's job?
He was a farmer.
What animal does Sarah fall in love with on the prairie that they don't have in Maine?
sheep
a large open area of grassland
prarie
What sad event made Sarah cry in chapter 5?
She found a lamb that died.
Why was Caleb worried when Sarah went to town by herself?
He thought Sarah went to town to buy a train ticket so she can return to Maine.
How was Jacob going to recognize Sarah when he picked her up?
Sarah will wear a yellow bonnet. she is plain and tall.
How are winters the same in Maine and on the prairie?
In Maine and on the prairie it is cold, snowy and windy.
time of day before it gets dark
dusk
Sarah said she was very strong and a hard worker. what does she do in the story to prove she is telling the truth.
She helped plow the fields and fix the roof on the house.
Why does Anna think Sarah will come back?
Anna knew Sarah was coming back because her car=t Seal was still at the farm.
What did Jacob teach Sarah how to do?
He taught her how to plow a field and drive a wagon.
What are the colors of the sea?
blue, gray and green
a women's hat that ties under the chin
bonnet
Why does Sarah decide to stay?
Sarah falls in love with the Anna, Caleb and Jacob.
What did Sarah bring Anna and Caleb from town?
Three colored pencils; blue, green, gray
Why did Jacob make Sarah a hay dune?
He knew she missed the sand dunes in Maine and he wanted to make her happy.
How does Sarah describe Maine?
In Maine there are cliffs that rise up at the edge of the sea. There are hills covered with pine and spruce trees.