James Forten

The sensory details in paragraph 3 on page 361 shows

• how fancy the ship was.
• that James adjusted well to his environment.
• the uncomfortable conditions of the ship.
• that soldiers were prisoners

By including the details in paragraph 1 on page 362, the author helps to convey

• that James was seen as a hero.
• that James was someone to be respected.
• that he defeated the British.
• that James became an apprentice. 

James' actions in the story suggest

• he was only interested in going out to sea.
• James regretted signing on to The Royal Louis.
• that he missed his father.
• that he was a determined person who wanted to help his country.

The author included paragraphs 1 and 2 on page 358 to show

• the danger of the situation James was in.
• the condition of the ship.
• the fear James felt.
• that the battle was over.

The word tentative means

• permanent 
• partial
• not fully worked out
• temporary

What sentence from the story helps the reader understand the word apprentice?

• "man his father worked for"
• "James was a hard worker"
• "Eventually he would run the business."
• "became wealthy"

The word provisions on page 359 means

• products/supplies
• weapons
• ship
• crew

Which words/phrases helps the reader understand the meaning of dexterity

• handled with
• person trying to break
• sewing the coarse cloth
• heavy thread

Based on the details on page 331, what can you conclude about what was life like for the soldiers?

• That life was cold.
• That life was adventurous.
• That life was difficult. 
• That life was exciting. 

What can conclusions can be drawn about Molly based on her actions on page 332? 

• She was afraid to help.
• She was brave and helpful.
• She was tired.
• She was a good runner.