Pedro's Journal

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What caused Pedro to feel shame during his journey?

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Pedro felt shame when he learned that some of the natives were going to be taken to Spain as servants.

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Who did Pedro think about throughout the voyage?

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Pedro thought about his mother throughout the voyage.

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What skills did Pedro possess that led to him being hired by the Captain?

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Pedro was hired by the Captain because he could read and write.

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How did Pedro perceive the young chief's welcome to the men?

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Pedro thought the welcome was like a farmer letting in a plague of grasshoppers.

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What offer did the Captain make to the men when they lost sight of land?

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The Captain offered a reward to the first man who spotted land in the west.

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What is the significance of Pedro's feelings of shame in the context of the story?

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Pedro's feelings of shame highlight the moral dilemmas faced by explorers regarding the treatment of indigenous peoples.

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What role does family play in Pedro's thoughts during the voyage?

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Family, particularly his mother, serves as a source of comfort and reflection for Pedro during the challenges of the voyage.

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Why is literacy important in the context of Pedro's employment?

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Literacy is important because it enables Pedro to communicate and assist in navigation and record-keeping during the voyage.

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What metaphor does Pedro use to describe the young chief's welcome, and what does it imply?

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Pedro uses the metaphor of a farmer letting in a plague of grasshoppers to imply that he felt overwhelmed and threatened by the situation.

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What does the Captain's offer reveal about the nature of exploration during Pedro's time?

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The Captain's offer reveals a competitive and opportunistic nature of exploration, where rewards incentivize vigilance and discovery.