Blood on the River Character Traits

In the beginning of the story, Samuel might be described as...

• Angry
• Friendly
• Peaceful
• Helpful

This character is wise, loving, gentle, and does his best to teach Samuel to be peaceful.

• John Smith
• Master Wingfield
• Reverend Hunt
• Richard

Which of the following is *not* a character trait of Captain John Smith?

• Brave
• Smart
• Clever
• Selfish

This character is powerful, thinks he is better than others, shows selfishness, and eventually takes advantage of his position of power.

• Master Wingfield
• Captain John Smith
• Richard
• Samuel

What character trait best describes the boy James?

• Curious
• Brave
• Scared
• Clever

This character is young, playful, generous, but also very powerful.

• Pocahontas
• Samuel
• Richard
• James

The people of Jamestown appreciate that John Smith is a ______  president.

• Harsh
• Generous
• Tougn
• Fair

Samuel is sure Chief Powhatan will be angry when he hears the settlers expect him to become a prince to the King of England. What character trait will cause him to be angry at this suggestion?

• He has a short temper
• He is proud ruler
• He doesn't trust strangers
• He is selfish

This character is shy, quiet, works hard, and attracts a lot of attention.

• Ann Burras
• Namontack
• Samuel
• Richard

Samuel's character changes over the course of the book. What character trait would you use to describe him at the end of chapter 19?

• Angry
• Selfish
• Forgetful
• Caring