Family
How old was Sarah at the start of the story?
Fourteen.
Rumors of a better life, and more money.
Is Sarah the only female farmer in her acreage?
Yes.
It takes her 13 days.
Why did Momma give Sarah the notebook?
To occupy her on the boat trip.
Where does Pa live?
Scandinavia.
What state did Sarah immigrate to from Scandinavia?
Nebraska.
What food(s) does Sarah sell?
Corn and beans.
How did Sarah get to Nebraska?
She traveled by boat and foot.
What office does Sarah have to bill her money too?
The Regional Land office.
How did Momma die?
She died in childbirth of Sarah's younger brother.
What was Momma's occupation?
She was unemployed.
How big is Sarah's farm in Nebraska?
80 acres.
Who lived in the house Sarah's co-workers told her to visit?
Ian Jeffery.
Christianity.
Why did Sarah's father leave?
Poverty running through Momma's side of the family.
How much did it cost Sarah to buy land in Nebraska?
Ten dollars.
When did Sarah start farming?
1880.
At what age did Sarah leave Scandinavia?
She left at 14.
How much does the customer tip Sarah for two ears of corn?
Five cents/half a dime.
Why does Pa want to see Sarah again?
She can afford a house/she has a lot more money than Momma did before.
Does Sarah want to go back to Scandinavia?
No.
Where does Sarah farm?
The flatlands.
What is the name of the Boat Sarah went on to get to Nebraska?
Arcton I.
In the sign that Sarah finds at the start of the story, what did it refer to Nebraska as?
"The Garden of the West."