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I live in Maine and answered a newspaper ad for a wife.
Sarah
This state is on the Northeast coast of the USA. It is near the ocean.
Maine
What kind of pet does Sarah have?
A cat named. Seal.
What are Sarah's favorite colors?
The colors of the sea. Grey, Blue and Green.
I am the oldest sibling. I help Papa take care of the farmhouse.
Anna
Caleb and Anna live on a __________.
Farm
The grow crops and have animals
Why does Papa want a new wife?
He wants someone to help raise his children after their mother died.
How long does Sarah plan to stay on the prairie before she decides if she wants to move in?
1 month
I died after Caleb was born.
Mother
True or False. The prairie has lots of mountains.
False. The Prairie is flat.
How do Anna and Caleb feel when Papa tells them he placed an ad for a new wife?
They are excited and surprised
How will Sarah get to the prairie from Maine?
By train.
I am a farmer. I live on the prairie and take care of my two children.
Papa
Sarah's family has jobs working here.
On the ocean running fishing boats.
How does Sarah communicate with Papa, Caleb and Anna?
They write letters.
How will Papa know which lady is Sarah when he greets her at the train station?
Sarah told Papa she will wear a yellow bonnet.
I am the youngest. I ask a lot of questions.
Caleb
What kind of work does Papa do?
He is a farmer. He grows crops and has animals.
How does Caleb react to getting his letter in the mail?
He wants it read to him over and over.
How does Sarah describe herself?
She says she is plain and tall.