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Poll

What are some ways in which Reverend Hunt has contributed to Jamestown’s survival and Samuel’s growth? Contribute means to give something in order to help achieve or provide something.

• Reverend Hunt helps Samuel by giving him important advice about how to behave.

• On page 169 Reverend Hunt believes that Samuel “will not always be a servant” but will “do something far greater than that.”

• Reverend Hunt speaks out against the settlers starting a war among themselves because he knows this action will destroy Jamestown.

• Reverend Hunt teaches Samuel how to love himself and others.

Multiple Choice

Why is Captain Smith fuming, meaning “displaying frustration or anger” in the beginning of chapter 21?

• Captain Smith knows that it is an insult to ask a Chief to travel to get a gift.

• The chief has several other gifts.

Multiple Choice

On page 170 what does Reverend Hunt mean when he tells Samuel, “Remember that you will always know the right decision because it is when you choose from love” (170)?

• Samuel should only be concerned with himself.

• Choosing from love means a person thinks about others, not just himself, when making a decision.

Multiple Choice

Reverend Hunt asks Samuel if he knows why Captain Smith is respected while other past leaders were not. What is the reason for Smith’s popularity? Popularity means to be liked or admired by many people.

• Captain Smith is popular because he likes to search for gold.

• Smith is popular with the settlers because “he cares about all of [them]” based on his words and actions. The author tells us on page 170 that other leaders, such as Master Wingfield, are not respected because they only care “for their own comfort and their own gain, and for the gain of a few of their friends.”

Multiple Choice

Why does Reverend Hunt die?

• Reverend dies from participating in a battle with the Indians.

• Reverend Hunt dies from a illness caused by mosquitoes. On page 142 it states many of the settlers become sick in the summer “as soon as the mosquitoes start to buzz and bite.”

Multiple Choice

On page 172 when Reverend Hunt is dying, Samuel tells him “thank you for treating me like I was worth something.” What does this mean to Samuel?

• Samuel does not care what Reverend Hunt thinks of him.

• Samuel knows Reverend Hunt has taught him how to get along with people, but more importantly, he has taught Samuel how to love himself.