Section 1: Sarah Bishop
(page 1-27)
1. What do you think is happening? Is there a problem? Indicate why you think there is a conflict.
There seems to be a conflict because of what the father says about ìshooting
to remind us.î It sounds like a warning for them to be for the revolution
instead of against it.
Text: pg. 2 Par. 2 ñ bottom of pg 2
2. All of the following describes Sarah's father except:
A. Tall
B. Giant
C. Long stubborn chin
D. Lazy
Answer: D
Text: pg. 2 Par 3
3. From this reading what do you think Mr. Purdy is implying?
Text: pg. 8 Par. 3 ñ bottom pg. 3
Mr. Purdy is implying that if Sarah's father isn't for the Revolution
Then he might not be around much longer.
4. From this text what time period is this story set in?
Text: pg. 23 at beginning of Chapter 5
1800ís, because of the horses and wagons, going to church on Sunday
by foot, hitched horses and wagons.
5. From this text, what kind of person do you think Sarah is and tell
why?
Text: pg. 21 Par. 4 ñ bottom of page
She is caring because she gives bread to departing brother.
She is spiritual because she prays. She is a concerned because she
stays awake at night worrying about Chad.