Characters
What character is being described?
In the beginning, the child was rich with money, knowledge, and imagination. When the money and possessions were stripped away, she remained kind and creative.
Sara Crewe
Why did Sara choose to give away the buns she purchased?
She knew that a princess would give to the less fortunate
Why is Lavinia jealous of Sara?
Because Sara is replacing Lavinia in popularity.
Why is Sara sent to boarding school in England?
India has become dangerous for children.
Why does Sara pretend to be a princess?
Because it helps her behave like one
What character is being described?
A little girl who is plump, struggles in school, and does not have many friends. She is immediately drawn to Sara's kindness and imagination.
Ermengarde
Why does Sara pretend to be a princess?
It helps her behave like one. It helps her with kindness, patience, and generosity.
Why does Ram Dass decide to transform Sara's room?
He believes that his plan will help Mr. Carrisford feel better.
Sara is reminded of her home in India when...
A new family moves in next door and they have Indian style furnishings.
What does Sara imagine about the attic?
That it is the Bastille prison
After she is sent to the attic, who tells Sara that she will always be a princess - no matter the circumstance.
Becky
Why does Miss Minchin treat Sara kindly when she has money?
Because she is a greedy woman
Why does Ermengarde not realize that Sara is starving?
Sara never talked about being hungry.
Why does Miss Minchin want Sara to come back to the Seminary after Mr. Carrisford found her?
She wants Sara back now that she has money again.
What makes Miss Minchin think Sara needs to learn French?
It is random/ an accident that Sara is rich and Becky is a servant.
What character is being described?
A rich man who accidentally wronged his best friend. He is desperately searching for his friend's daughter so that he can redeem himself.
Mr. Carrisford
List 3 times that acting like a "princess" helped Sara make a behave or be kind.
- Sara did not slap Lavinia
- Sara gave Anne some of her buns
- Sara helped Ermengarde with her studies
What happened to Captain Crewe?
He died of jungle fever and money troubles after the Diamond minds seemingly failed and his friend "ran away."
What does Jesse say about Sara after Miss Minchin boxes Sara's ears?
She won't be surprised if Sara turns out to be something special.
In the beginning of the book, what does Sara tell Becky about their different positions/social standings in life?
It is random/ an accident that Sara is rich and Becky is a servant.
What character is being described?
A servant who owns a monkey and helps Sara.
Ram Dass
Write a one sentence theme for the book.
Wealth does not determine personality.
Imagination can help you overcome most things in life.
Choosing to be kind and generous will lead to great rewards.
How is the story resolved?
Why wasn't Mr. Carrisford able to find Sara immediately after Captain Crewe died?
- Carrisford was sick
- Captain Crewe died before telling Carrisford where Sara was
Why does Donald from "the Large Family" give Sara a sixpence?
He wanted to do something kind for Christmas.