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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the natives NOT ask for from the settlers in Chapter 13?
(a) Muskets.
(b) Swords.
(c) Copper.
(d) Meat.

2. Who are Samuel's bunk mates on the ship to the New World?
(a) Richard and James.
(b) Captain Smith and Richard.
(c) Henry and Abram.
(d) Reverend Hunt and Richard.

3. What does President Wingfield order in Chapter 11 after the attack?
(a) A retaliatory ambush.
(b) A boat to return to England.
(c) A banquet to offer peace.
(d) The construction of palisades.

4. What does the 'tween deck smell like?
(a) Urine and vomit.
(b) Human feces.
(c) Sweat.
(d) Master Wingfield's perfume.

5. Why does Captain Smith beat Samuel?
(a) Samuel tried to escape.
(b) Samuel was late bringing his breakfast.
(c) Samuel steals his sword.
(d) He does not beat Samuel.

6. What does Captain Smith use to clean swords?
(a) Urine.
(b) Oil.
(c) Gold.
(d) Sand.

7. What do the natives NOT bring to the settlers in Chapter 13?
(a) Bread.
(b) Fish.
(c) Corn.
(d) Coffee.

8. What is a shallop?
(a) An piece of Native jewelry.
(b) A small boat used for exploring.
(c) A type of seafood.
(d) The Algonquin word for an attractive woman.

9. Why is Samuel not permitted on the upper deck?
(a) He think it is too dangerous.
(b) He is too young.
(c) He is told he will be underfoot.
(d) He is not a gentlemen.

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

11. Why do the Indians not take the cannon in Chapter 15?
(a) They do not believe in fighting.
(b) They cannot lift it.
(c) They don't want it.
(d) They don't know how to use it.

12. From whom do the settlers receive a letter just before Christmas?
(a) Chief Powhatan.
(b) Captain Smith.
(c) Captain Newport.
(d) Samuel's old orphanage.

13. What does Captain Smith tell Samuel about anger in Chapter 8?
(a) It is a sign of the devil.
(b) It never did him any good.
(c) He must channel it.
(d) It is a sign of bravery.

14. What animals do the men see chasing a whale anchored near the island of Guadeloupe?
(a) A shark and a swordfish
(b) A group of natives.
(c) Another whale.
(d) A Spanish explorer

15. What is the Alonguin greeting?
(a) Powhatan.
(b) Werowocomoco.
(c) Wingapo.
(d) Amonute.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the captain of the Godspeed?

2. What does Samuel do to Richard to retaliate for having called him names in Chapter 2?

3. Who cries as a result of the native attack in Chapter 9?

4. What does Richard Call Samuel while the two are in the orphanage?

5. What is the name of the river at the new settlement?

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