Pedro's Journal

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What is the point of view used in Pedro's Journal?

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The story is told from Pedro's perspective in first person point of view.

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What was Columbus's main reason for returning to Spain?

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Columbus wanted credit for discovering the new lands, fame, and fortune.

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Why can Pedro no longer eat on the way home?

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Pedro is sick from the violent waves.

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What is NOT a sign that they were nearing land?

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Sharks are not a sign that they are nearing land.

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Which ship did Pedro start his journey on?

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Pedro started his journey on the Santa Maria.

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Define 'first person point of view'.

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First person point of view is when the story is narrated by a character using 'I' or 'we'.

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Define 'third person point of view'.

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Third person point of view is when the narrator is outside the story and refers to characters as 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What does 'omniscient narrator' mean?

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An omniscient narrator knows everything about all characters and events in the story.

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What is the significance of birds in navigation?

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Birds often indicate that land is nearby.

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What role does seaweed play in navigation?

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Seaweed can be a sign that they are close to land.