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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Powhatan die?
(a) Old age.
(b) He shot himself.
(c) He hung himself
(d) His brother killed him.

2. Who arrived to James Town in 1619?
(a) King James.
(b) The first Africans.
(c) The Spanish.
(d) The French.

3. What does Samuel learn when he turns to the camp in Chapter 23?
(a) Ann Burras went back to England with her husband.
(b) John Laydon had an affair, and Ann is divorcing him.
(c) Ann Burras will have a baby.
(d) Ann Burras is very hill.

4. How does Captain Smith get hurt in Chapter 24?
(a) He accidentally falls into the fire.
(b) He trips and falls on his sword.
(c) He is shot by a bow and arrow.
(d) A bag of gunpowder is ignited.

5. How does Samuel travel to Point Comfort in Chapter 26?
(a) By shallop.
(b) On foot.
(c) In the Discovery.
(d) By canoe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Samuel suspect he might have to serve criminals in Chapter 16?

2. What did the historical John Rolfe grow successfully in Virginia?

3. What does Pocahontas do when visiting the settlers in Chapter 17?

4. Why did it take so long for Thomas Gates to arrive?

5. What does Samuel notice about the natives' food customs in the Warraskoyack village?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pocahontas do when she arrives at the English settlement in Chapter 17?

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

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

4. In Chapter 23, does the government of James Town change in the summer of 1609?

5. What are some things that Samuel learns from Kainta?

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

7. What is Powhatans' reaction to being invited to James Town in Chapter 21?

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

9. What happens in James Town after Samuel leaves?

10. Why does Samuel steal the baby Virginia?

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