John Smith

What is a mercenary?

• a Powhatan warrior

• a leader of a colony

• a navy captain

• a soldier for hire

What success did John Smith have on his adventures?

• He discovered America.

• He won three duels against Turkish commanders.

• He was knighted and became Sir John Smith.

• He became captain of the ship that sailed to Jamestown.

Why was John Smith arrested?

• He stole gold from Spanish ships.

• He planned a mutiny against the captain.

• He voiced his opinion against the English government and the ship's captain.

• He beheaded Turkish commanders.

Why was John Smith chosen as a leader of the Jamestown colony?

• He was brave.

• His name was drawn from a box.

• He was tough.

• He was egotistical.

According to the article why did the colonists struggle to survive?

• They did not like their leader.

• They drank bad water.

• They got bitten by disease carrying mosquitoes.

• The did not know how to farm, fish, or hunt.

What caused relations with the Powhatan people to improve? Choose all that apply.

• John Smith stayed in the Powhatan village until they were friendly.

• John Smith met with the Powhatan leader.

• Pocahontas saved John Smith's life.

• John Smith gave the Powhatan people gold.

Why did John Smith return to England?

• He suffered a gunshot wound.

• He was homesick.

• He wanted to find a new job.

• He was sick of the weather in Jamestown.

What adjective did the author use to describe John Smith as a leader.

• organized

• repsectful

• tough

• brave

During his lifetime, how many times was John Smith captured?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

What did John Smith name the northern coast of the North America?

• New England

• Massachusetts

• New Powhatan

• New London