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

2. Who opposes Master Wingfield's decision to turn back?

3. What does Captain Newport NOT bring back to England?

4. In Chapter 5, what does Richard say the natives look like?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. During the period of illness, what secret does Samuel discover about President Wingfield in Chapter 12?

2. Why is Captain Smith arrested?

3. What is the first island at which the Susan Constant anchors, and what does the crew get there?

4. What does Captain Smith do to teach Samuel a lesson when he finds him fighting with Richard?

5. How does Samuel acquire armor in Chapter 11?

6. On what grounds do the gentlemen arrest Captain Smith in Chapter 15?

7. What does Captain Smith instruct Samuel to do while on the island in Chapter 6?

8. What does Captain Smith propose to do while under arrest and why?

9. Why was Samuel living in an orphanage?

10. What does Captain Smith tell Samuel about anger in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your choice of a particular tone (using 4-5 instances throughout the novel).

Essay Topic 2

Samuel's friend, James, dies in Chapter 10. What emotions does Samuel feel after his death? Write an essay explaining how Samuel is affected by James' death, covering the range of emotions evinced by Samuel's narration. Use textual evidence (from beyond Chapter 10) to support your claims.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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