Blood on the River Chapters 9-13 Quiz- 2nd block

Why is the James River sometimes salty?

• The ocean water mixes with the river water when the tide is up.
• It is really the ocean.
• The river makes the salt they need for their food.
• The salt spilled into the river from a boat carrying salt.

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Why wasn't Captain Smith upset when the gentlemen would not let him take his place as a leader at first?

• He didn't want to be a leader anyway.
• He planned to escape and live alone in the woods.
• He knew they would be begging for his help later when they didn't know what to do.
• He was going to go back to England as soon as he got a chance.

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What happened to James as he tried to run to the ship during the Indian attack?

• He was shot with an arrow and killed.
• He fell and broke his arm.
• He got to the ship safely and sailed back to England.
• Samuel stopped him from running to the ship and saved his life.

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Why did Captain Smith tell Samuel that words were more powerful than any weapon?

• He meant that Samuel being able to communicate with the Natives would be more helpful to him than being able to fight them.
• He meant that Samuel was too small to use a weapon, but could speak.
• He meant Samuel had to learn to talk before he could fight. 

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Why was President Wingfield so healthy while everyone else was sick?

• He had not got bitten by mosquitoes.
• It is a mystery.
• He was keeping the good food to himself while the others starved.

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Who became the new president after Wingfield was arrested?

• Samuel
• Namontack
• Captain Ratcliffe
• Captain Smith

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Why doesn't Captain Smith trade swords or muskets with the Indians?

• The Virginia Company gave strict orders not to (and it wouldn't be wise).

• They did not have enough to trade.

• The Indians did not want weapons.

What point of view is the book?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

to calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements.

• shrill
• lull
• naive
• incredulous

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a particular amount of food that is given to one person or animal for one day

• rations
• mantle
• palisade
• satchel

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