Sarah Plain and Tall OCR
Escape OCR
Sarah Plain and Tall Comprehension Questions
Escape Comprehension Questions
Extra Credit
100
Annoying
What does the word pesky mean?
100
to get to a certain place, the opposite of leave
Arrive means
100
He is looking for a new wife and mother for Anna and Caleb.
Why does Papa put an ad in the newspaper?
100
Wilbur's owner
Who is Fern?
100
Goose
Which animal repeats themself when speaking?
200
To take a small bite
What does nip mean?
200
thrown away
Discarded means...
200
Sarah is wearing a yellow bonnet when they first meet.
How do the children first recognize Sarah?
200
They didn't want Wilbur to be caught by the people.
Why do the animals shout all kinds of instructions to Wilbur?
200
She doesn't smile.
What kind of look does Sarah get on her face when she stares out over the plains?
300
slightly wet
What does slick mean?
300
to break
A board in the fence gave way so that Wilbur could escape. Gave way means
300
She brings a sea stone and shell with her.
How does Sarah bring the sea with her?
300
He nailed the board back into place.
What does Lurvy do while Wilbur is eating his slop?
300
Anna thinks Sarah might love the sea too much to come to a place that didn't have the sea.
Why is Anna afraid that Sarah won’t want to come?
400
a loud noise
A commotion is
400
He wanted Sarah to like him.
Why does Caleb ask Anna if his face is clean?
400
Pigs need warmth, and it was warm and comfortable.
Why is a manure pile a good place to keep a young pig?
400
does she sing
The first thing Anna wants to know about Sarah is
500
She does not have an overly gentle personality
When Sarah writes and says that she is not mild mannered, what does she mean?
500
to think about something again
Reconsider means
500
Anna: sea stone Caleb: sea shell
What gifts did Sarah give Anna and Caleb?
500
Fern's uncle
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