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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Captain Newport NOT bring back to England?
(a) Clapboard.
(b) Shiny rocks.
(c) Sassafras root.
(d) A new pet dog.
2. Why is Captain Smith under arrest in Chapter 4?
(a) For stealing food.
(b) For bringing women aboard the ship.
(c) For stealing money from Captain Newport.
(d) For conspiracy to take control for himself.
3. How does Samuel protect himself from the attack in Chapter 10?
(a) He fires a musket.
(b) He escapes to the ships.
(c) He shouts in Algonquin.
(d) He uses a mattress.
4. What does President Wingfield order in Chapter 11 after the attack?
(a) A boat to return to England.
(b) A retaliatory ambush.
(c) The construction of palisades.
(d) A banquet to offer peace.
5. Who have settled in Florida by the time the novel takes place?
(a) The Dutch.
(b) The colonists from Roanoke.
(c) The Chinese.
(d) The Spanish.
6. What happens to Smith when he is placed under arrest in Chapter 4?
(a) He is put in chains.
(b) He must sleep next to the slop buckets.
(c) He is made to become a servant.
(d) He is thrown overboard.
7. What do the natives NOT ask for from the settlers in Chapter 13?
(a) Meat.
(b) Muskets.
(c) Swords.
(d) Copper.
8. What animals do the men see chasing a whale anchored near the island of Guadeloupe?
(a) Another whale.
(b) A Spanish explorer
(c) A group of natives.
(d) A shark and a swordfish
9. Does Captain Smith announce happened to his fellow travelers during his excursion in Chapter 14?
(a) They chose to live with the natives.
(b) They were killed by savages.
(c) They drowned.
(d) They were attacked by a bear.
10. In Chapter 5, what does Richard say the natives look like?
(a) They have piercings in their ears.
(b) They paint their bodies.
(c) They wear bear skins.
(d) The all shave their heads.
11. Why is Samuel not permitted on the upper deck?
(a) He is told he will be underfoot.
(b) He think it is too dangerous.
(c) He is not a gentlemen.
(d) He is too young.
12. What infests the settlers food?
(a) Mealworms.
(b) Ants.
(c) Arsenic.
(d) Feces.
13. Why does Samuel apologize to Richard in Chapter 8?
(a) Reverend Hunt forces him.
(b) He needs a slop bucket.
(c) His mother's ghost makes him.
(d) He sees Richard crying.
14. Why does Captain Smith beat Samuel?
(a) Samuel steals his sword.
(b) Samuel tried to escape.
(c) He does not beat Samuel.
(d) Samuel was late bringing his breakfast.
15. Which step is NOT involved in firing a musket?
(a) Mixing plaster into the gunpowder.
(b) Putting in the musket ball.
(c) Cocking the match.
(d) Priming the pan.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does the ship not sail from England to the New World right away?
2. What is the real name of Chief Powhatan?
3. What does Samuel help build in Chapter 14?
4. What is the name of the doctor on board the ship?
5. What does Captain Smith tell Samuel will not work in Virginia when punishing him in Chapter 8?
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