A Narrative of the Captivity

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What skill does Rowlandson use to receive food from the tribe?

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Sewing

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Why were Mary Rowlandson and her children captured?

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The Indians wanted to trade them for money or supplies.

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What is Mary Rowlandson's main intention in her narrative?

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To show how her experience revealed God's purpose.

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Why does the group that captures Rowlandson keep moving?

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Because colonists are chasing them.

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What event occurs first in Mary Rowlandson's narrative?

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Mary Rowlandson cares for her sick baby.

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What does the narrative of captivity reveal about cultural interactions?

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It highlights the complexities of relationships between colonists and Native Americans.

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What role does faith play in Rowlandson's narrative?

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Faith serves as a source of strength and understanding during her captivity.

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How does Rowlandson's perspective influence her narrative?

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Her perspective is shaped by her Puritan beliefs and experiences.

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What is the significance of Rowlandson receiving a Bible?

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It symbolizes hope and spiritual guidance during her captivity.

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What does Rowlandson's experience tell us about the treatment of captives?

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It illustrates the varying treatment of captives based on cultural and individual circumstances.