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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 does Pocahontas do when visiting the settlers in Chapter 17?

2. How did a fire start in the camp in Chapter 17?

3. What did the natives do during the winter of 1609-10?

4. What do the natives do after the dance in Chapter 20?

5. What was the name of the real Pocahontas' son?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in James Town after Samuel leaves?

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

3. Why does Samuel steal the baby Virginia?

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

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

6. What is Namontack's opinion of King James when he returns in Chapter 19?

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

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

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

10. What does Samuel learn happened to Captain Smith during his trip to trade with Powhatan in Chapter 22?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What purpose do the prefaces from each chapter serve? What is the effect of using primary sources? Is this effect the same for all chapters? Choose at least two chapters and explain the effect of their preface with respect to both content and narrative style.

Essay Topic 2

Samuel is reluctant to get involved with his peers as a result of preconceived notions about cooperation. Captain Smith instructs him to stand on one leg, and then pushes him, in order to demonstrate that it is difficult to survive alone (Chapter 8). Where in the novel does Samuel demonstrate that he has learned from Smith's advice? Find two places in the novel where he shows that he has heeded Captain Smith's lesson. Use at least two examples from the text in your discussion.

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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