Blood on the River Test | Final Test - Hard

Elisa Carbone
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 128 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Blood on the River Test | Final Test - Hard

Elisa Carbone
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 128 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the natives' bug repellant do?

2. What does Chief Sasenticum tell Captain Smith in Chapter 22?

3. Who is the servant boy that comes to live with the settlers in Chapter 18?

4. Who is never president of James Town in Chapter 19?

5. What is Powhatan's reply to the English mission in Chapter 21?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Captain Smith behave differently from Captain Ratcliffe as president in Chapter 19?

2. What human trade does Chief Powhatan make with the English in Chapter 18?

3. What is the name of the historical son of Pocahontas and John Rolfe?

4. Who of Samuel's closest acquaintances announces that he is returning to England in Chapter 24?

5. In Chapter 24, what happens to Captain Smith on his mission to make peace with the native tribes?

6. What is the purpose of Captain Smith's mission to Werowocomoco in Chapter 21?

7. Where and with whom does Samuel stay while Captain Smith goes to see Powhatan in Chapter 22?

8. Why is Samuel enthusiastic at the prospect of going to Point Comfort in Chapter 25?

9. Why does Samuel steal the baby Virginia?

10. Who does Ann Burras marry in Chapter 21, and what does Samuel think of him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel witnesses the death of two major characters: Reverend Hunt and James. Analyze the effect of the death of one of these characters on the larger community. Consider the effect on Samuel, but also on other settlers. Use evidence from the text in your analysis.

Essay Topic 2

At the heart of the novel is the theme of a clash of cultures. Analyze the ways in which the English and the natives antagonize one another, and trace how this relationship changes over time. Who are the main players responsible for this change? Do you think this clash was inevitable? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining Samuel's attitude toward other people and relationships. Include how and why his attitude changes throughout the narrative. Use specific evidence from the text to demonstrate this change.

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