Day 8 Henry Hudson

Multiple Choice

How does the fact that Hudson sailed for both the English and Dutch reflect his exploration goals?

• It shows that Hudson was interested in exploring only for the English.

• It indicates that Hudson was determined to find a shortcut to Asia and was open to support from multiple countries.

• It suggests that Hudson was confused about which country he should work for.

• It means that Hudson changed his goals based on who he sailed for.

Multiple Choice

Based on the passage, why did the Dutch East India Company want to find a quicker route to Asia?

• They wanted to avoid traveling around Africa to reach East Asia.

• They wanted to establish new trade routes to Africa.

• They needed to find a more profitable way to trade with Asia.

• They were interested in exploring new lands for settlers.

Multiple Choice

How does the information about the crew’s unhappiness help the reader understand Hudson’s decision to change the ship's course?

• It shows that Hudson was willing to take risks, even if the crew was unhappy.

• It implies that Hudson wanted to explore North America because he thought the crew would be happier there.

• It indicates that Hudson did not care about the crew’s opinion, continuing his journey despite their protests.

•  It suggests that Hudson was afraid of the crew turning against him, which made him change course.

Multiple Choice

What can be concluded about Hudson's exploration of the river?

• Hudson successfully found the Northwest Passage.

• Hudson discovered New York City along the river.

• Hudson claimed the land along the river for Holland, but he did not find the Northwest Passage.

• Hudson made the river a major trade route between Europe and North America.

Multiple Choice

What did Hudson believe he had found after sailing into the great sea in 1610?

• He thought he had found the Northwest Passage.

• He thought he had found the Pacific Ocean.

• He believed he had found the route to the Spice Islands.

• He thought he had found a new trade route to Europe.

Multiple Choice

How does the fact that Hudson and his son were lost forever affect the reader's understanding of the story?

• It shows that Hudson’s journey was a success, even though he faced many challenges.

• It suggests that Hudson’s journey was cut short because of the crew’s discontent and the harsh conditions.

• It implies that Hudson’s discoveries led to the formation of new colonies.

• It means that Hudson’s crew was able to complete the journey despite the difficulties.