Section 1: Sarah Bishop
(page 1-27)
 

1. What type of writing is this author using here?
Text: pg. 2, 4th line

It is a comparison, and a description or metaphor, clover like waves on blue water means the clover is moving, flowing like waves in water, under the wind.
 

2. All of the following describe Mr. Purdy except which one:
        A. clean
        B. Slim
        C. Pink
        D. unfriendly
 Text: pg. 7 Par. 2 ñ Par 3
Answer B.
 

3. What makes you think Mr. Purdy is not friendly?

He has an attitude toward Sarah about what she is going to get on credit.
 

4. From this reading, what do you think Sarah is thinking about her father?
Text: pg. 16 top of page ñ new chapter

She thinks her father wishes he was as free as an Indian, and had the courage of one too.  She wishes he didn't have so much pride.
 

5. What type of writing is this? What does it mean?
Text: pg. 3 Par. 2

ìHeavy with fruitî is a description in the form of a simile.  It means that the tree was full of fruit.
 

6. Why does David feel this way? Is it a fact or opinion. Can you tell if he is for or against the war?
Text:  pg. 18 Par. 2

He feels that we should be separate from England and it is his opinion that we are better off on our own.  He is for the war for independence.