The Courage of Sarah Noble
By Alice Dalgliesh
1. Read the author’s note. What is the setting of the story? Remember that setting
includes both time and place.
Chapter 1
2. Complete the “What a Character” sheet and write a description of the main
character. How old is she? Why is she travelling alone with her father?
Chapter 2
3. How were Sarah and her father treated in the settlement?
Chapter 3
4. Using the Venn diagram, compare/contrast Mr. Noble’s beliefs about Native
Americans and Mistress Robinson’s beliefs about Native Americans.
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/venn.pdf
Chapter 4
5. What time of day does Sarah find it difficult to keep her courage?
Chapter 5
6. How does Sarah react to the Native American children?
7. What does Sarah do that causes the Native American children to “scatter like
deer?”
Chapter 6
8. Describe Sarah’s relationship with the Native American children.
Chapter 7
9. Why does Sarah’s father decide to leave Sarah with Tall John and his family?
Chapter 8
10. How do the Native American react to Sarah’s prayers?
Chapter 9
11. Do you think Sarah has changed? Why/why not?
12. How does Sarah feel when she sees her family?
13. How do you think Tall John feels when Sarah goes back to her family?
14. Why didn’t Sarah need her cloak the first night in the new house?
What a Character!
Tell About the character. How old is she? Why is she travelling
alone with her father?