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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. Why do Richard, Henry, Nathaniel, and Abram arrive at the Warraskoyack village?

2. Who is in charge when Captain Smith leaves for England?

3. What do two of the new settlers do in Chapter 23?

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

5. What happened to the historical Chief Opechancanough?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sort of things are burned in the fire at the end of Chapter 17?

2. What are some things that Captain Newport brings when he comes back to James Town in Chapter 17?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What percentage of Virginia's population was killed in the first hundred years after the English arrived in 1607?

10. Why does Samuel steal the baby Virginia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

At the heart of the novel is the theme of a clash of cultures. Analyze the ways in which the English and the natives antagonize one another, and trace how this relationship changes over time. Who are the main players responsible for this change? Do you think this clash was inevitable? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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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