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Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapters 10 and 11
Vocabulary
Chapter 9
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On page 37 it states "Now her father was mounting Thomas." What does mounting mean?
Mounting means to get on to.
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Why do you think this chapter was titled In the Indian House?
This chapter might be called In the Indian House because during the chapter Sarah is experiencing what it is like living with the Indians.
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How is Tall John feeling when Sarah returns home? How do you know? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Tall John may be feeling upset that Sarah is no longer with him. On page 49 Tall John says "You go, now," "My daughter." Tall John looks at Sarah as a daughter.
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fetch
to go and bring back; get
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Why do you think John Noble never told Sarah that he was worried about leaving her behind?
John did not tell Sarah that he was worried about leaving her behind because he did not want to make her feel like she had something to be afraid about.
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True or False: Sarah did not enjoy the food that the Indians had made for her. She did not eat anything they cooked.
False.
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Who was Arabella?
Arabella was Sarah's doll.
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charming
very pleasing or appealing
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Chapter 9 is titled "Night of Fear." Why do you think the author chose this title? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
During chapter 9 Sarah is scared and nervous. She is afraid to sleep at night because of the Indians from the North. On page 43 it says that "The Indians from the North must be coming." and before she slept she said to herself "keep up your courage."
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Describe what is happening in the illustration on page 34.
On page 34, John Noble is holding Sarah's hands to break the news that he will be traveling to get their family without her. Tall John is standing behind for support.
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True or False: Sarah decided that she would rather not play with the Indian children.
False. She loved to play with the Indian children.
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What does Sarah hang up at the end of the story? Why?
The cloak made Sarah feel comfortable through her whole journey because it reminded her of her mother. Now, she is with her mother and feels safe and comfortable.
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outlandish
very strange or unusual
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Do you think Sarah likes wearing Indian clothes better than her own? Why or why not? Use evidence from the text to support your opinion.
I do think that Sarah likes wearing Indian clothes better than her own. I think this because on page 46 it says that Sarah kept the moccasins on because her feet did not enjoy the heavy leather shoes. Also, she described her clothing as heavy and stiff.
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Why does John Noble have to leave Sarah with Tall John?
John Noble leaves Sarah with Tall John so he can return to bring his family. Tall John will take care of Sarah.
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How does Sarah feel about living with the Indians? How do you know? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Sarah seems to feel a little weird/nervous about living with the Indians, especially in the beginning. On page 39 the chapter starts out with "The first night was the strangest." The Indians also did different things than her family. For example, eating with their hands and not using plates.
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Do you think Sarah would be a successful school teacher? Why or why not? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
I think that Sarah would be an excellent school teacher. I think this because during the story Sarah loved to read to the Indian children. Also, in chapter 6 on page 29 she taught the children words.
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mush
a thick porridge made with cornmeal
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Did the North Indians ever come? How do you know? Use text evidence for your answer.
No, the North Indians never came. On page 43 Tall John told Sarah Noble that there had been fear but the danger had passed. The villages would not be raided.
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How does Sarah first feels when she finds out that her father will be going without her? Use text evidence to support your answer.
Sarah Noble is afraid. On page 36 it says "Stay here? Alone? I am afraid." She does not want to be alone and she is really nervous about the idea.
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In chapter 8, who does Sarah include in her prayers?
Sarah prays for her family, her horse and for the Indians.
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In the beginning of chapter 11, why was Sarah's mother angry with John Noble? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Sarah's mother was angry because John Noble left Sarah alone with the Indians. On page 51 Sarah's mom says "how dare your father could leave you alone with those savages."
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petticoat
A skirt that a woman or girl wears under a dress or outer skirt
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When John Noble arrived, what was Sarah Noble doing?
Sarah Noble was playing with the Indians. She learned a new game from them which was about finding a pebble in her shoe.