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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. How is the fire extinguished in Chapter 17?

2. Who is never president of James Town in Chapter 19?

3. What does Namontack think of King James in Chapter 19?

4. Where does Samuel hide what he has stolen in Chapter 26?

5. What is the name of one of the native gods?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in James Town after Samuel leaves?

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

3. Who are the first women to arrive at the colony in Chapter 19?

4. Who arrived in the James Town colony in 1619 on a privateering ship?

5. Why is Samuel enthusiastic at the prospect of going to Point Comfort in Chapter 25?

6. What is the name of the historical son of Pocahontas and John Rolfe?

7. What do two of the new settlers do to the natives that provokes an attack in Chapter 23?

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

9. In Chapter 24, what happens to Captain Smith on his mission to make peace with the native tribes?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author tells the story using a first-person narration through the lens of Samuel Collier. What is the effect of first person narration within the genre of historical fiction? Is Samuel a reliable narrator? Write an essay describing Samuel's narrative style, and explaining the effect of this style on the reader. Use textual evidence to support your assertions.

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

Choose a theme from the novel (i.e. cooperation, clash of cultures, adventure, survival) and identify 4-5 places in the text where that theme is demonstrated by the author. In addition to identifying the individual moments, explain how the author develops the theme over the course of the novel as a whole.

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