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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. Where will Samuel go for the winter in Chapter 25?

2. What does Samuel think of Namontack?

3. What time of year is it at the close of the novel?

4. How many women are there aboard the next ship from England in Chapter 19?

5. What does Kainta teach Samuel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Captain Newport plan to make a profit for England in the absence of gold in Chapter 19?

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

3. Where and with whom does Samuel stay while Captain Smith goes to see Powhatan in Chapter 22?

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

5. How does Captain Smith behave differently from Captain Ratcliffe as president in Chapter 19?

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

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

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

9. What winter was known as the Starving Time?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Namontack, a strong Indian boy, appears in Chapter 18 as the result of a trade with the Powhatan tribe for an English boy. What is both the purpose and effect of this exchange? Are the desired aims of this exchange achieved? In your essay, discuss both the effect of Namontack's arrival on Samuel, and the effect on the larger group of settlers.

Essay Topic 2

The protagonist, Samuel, exhibits considerable character change in the novel. Would you define this as a single change, or a number of changes? Write an essay in which you describe his change, citing examples for your definition.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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