Sarah Bishop Chapters 1-6 Question 1

Why was Sarah's dad mad that she wanted to go back to school?

Sarah Bishop Chapters 1-6 Question 2

Why would someone want to steal silverware?

Sarah Bishop Chapters 7-14 Question 1

Why did Sarah prefer to stay by herself in the cave?

Sarah Bishop Chapters 7-14 Question 2

Think about a main event of the story so far. How might it have been different if it took place in a different time period or location?

 

Sarah Bishop Chapters 15-22

How has the setting of the story affected the plot?

Sarah Bishop Chapters 23-28

Conflict - What are some of the problems that Sarah has to deal with throughout the novel?

Sarah Bishop Chapters 29-40 Question 1

Why did Mr. Morton not turn in Sarah Bishop?

Sarah Bishop Chapters 29-40 Question 2

Describe Sarah's life before the war, and compare it to her life after the war.

Sarah Bishop Chapters 29-40 Question 3

Tell how Sarah was able to survive on her own.

Chapters 1-6

1. Explain why Samuel and the other boys had to stay between decks.
2. Do you think Chief Powhatan's prophecy will turn out to be accurate?  Why or why not?

Please respond to both of the above questions.

Chapters 7-12

1. Explain why the settlers had to be careful when they left the fort.
2. If you were Samuel, how would you deal with the dilemma of keeping your word when you knew it would hurt other people?

Please respond to both of the questions above.

Chapters 13-19

1. Explain why Thomas went to live with the Powhatan people and Namontack came to the fort.

2. Describe the traits and qualities you feel a good president must have to be successful.

Please response to both of the above questions.

Chapters 20 thru End

1. Explain what the colonists could have done differently that might have saved them from the "starving time".

2. Would you rather live in Namontack's village or James Town?  Explain your choice.

Please comment on both of the above questions.