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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. What is the name of the emperor of the native tribes?

2. Why does Samuel apologize to Richard in Chapter 8?

3. What ultimately scares off the attacking natives in Chapter 10?

4. How is Master Wingfield punished in Chapter 13?

5. What chore does Samuel not want to do on the island in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Samuel acquire armor in Chapter 11?

3. With whom does Samuel share a bed on the ship?

4. Why do people come to Richard and Samuel's cabin in the morning?

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

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

7. Why is Captain Smith upset when Samuel first sees him on the docks?

8. How old is Samuel when he boards the Susan Constant at the outset of the novel?

9. How does Richard describe the natives to Samuel?

10. What does Samuel do to Richard at the orphanage and what provokes him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 19, Namontack returns to James Town after his trip to England. Write an essay in the first person from Namontack's point of view. You can use whatever form you like (essay or journal entry), but use specific and vivid language to imagine and convey Namontack's experience in and opinion of England.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing Samuel's relationship with Captain Smith. What important lessons and skills does he learn from Captain Smith? What impact does Captain Smith have on Samuel's life?

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