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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which step is NOT involved in firing a musket?
(a) Cocking the match.
(b) Priming the pan.
(c) Putting in the musket ball.
(d) Mixing plaster into the gunpowder.

2. How do the settlers scare away the attacking Indians in Chapter 9?
(a) They release attack dogs.
(b) They shout Algonquin threats.
(c) They steal their bows and arrows.
(d) They fire a musket.

3. What do two of the new settlers do in Chapter 23?
(a) Marry native women.
(b) Learn the healing art of herbal medicine from the natives.
(c) Raid the native homes and kill several with muskets.
(d) Try to kill Captain Smith and become leaders.

4. What does Captain Smith tell Samuel will not work in Virginia when punishing him in Chapter 8?
(a) Standing on his own.
(b) Telling jokes all day.
(c) Starving himself.
(d) Disrespecting the gentlemen.

5. What is the real name of Chief Powhatan?
(a) Amonute.
(b) Werowocomoco.
(c) Namontack.
(d) Wahunsonacock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who came and massacred the French settlers in Florida before the time of the novel?

2. What do the boys use as a target to practice shooting muskets in Chapter 13?

3. Does Captain Smith announce happened to his fellow travelers during his excursion in Chapter 14?

4. What news does Namontack bring concerning Captain Smith in Chapter 22?

5. What does Captain Smith have Samuel do as punishment for fighting with Richard in Chapter 8?

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