Part A


Which statement is a theme of Sarah, Plain and Tall?


People do not have to be related to be a family.

Music soothes the heart and calms the mind.

Life does not come with a set of instructions.

Once one leaves home, it is difficult to go back.


Question 2


Part B


Which two details from the text best support the answer to Part A?


"’I will always miss my old home, but the truth of it is I would miss you more.’"

"I wished that Papa and Caleb and I were perfect for Sarah."

"'We have squalls in Maine, too,' she said. ’Just like this.’"

"She sighed, then she began to sing the summer song again."