Blood on the River 9-12

Why was Captain Smith arrested?

• He conspired to overthrow the government, commit murder, and take control.

• He stole chickens from Master Wingfield.

• He beat Samuel for being mean to Richard.

• He killed some Indians with a hatchet.

How was Captain Archer injured?

• He fell off the boat.

• A tree fell on him.

• He was injured when a group of Indians attacked the colonists.

• Captain Smith attacked him for stealing from the Indians.

What does Captain Smith say to Samuel after Captain Ratcliffe calls him a criminal?

• Who cares if I am a criminal!

• They are all wrong! I am not a criminal.

• They have the wrong man!

• They will be begging for my help.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Samuel describe the trees?

• "As beautiful as a peacock"

• "As tall as cathedrals"

• Short and stubby

• "As thin as a rail"

What is Captain Smith's approach to relationships with native people?

• As long as we ignore them, they will leave us alone.

• As long as we sell to them, they will be friendly.

• As long as we trade with them, there will be no war.

• As long as we feed them, they will be friendly.

How does Samuel react when James gives him water?

• He is distrustful of James.

• He is very thankful.

• He is ungrateful and slaps James.

• He ignores him.

What resources are the leaders looking for in the new land?

• They are looking for rocks and timber.

• They are looking for swords.

• They are looking for gold and silver.

• They are looking for muskets.

In Chapter 10, what is the status of Samuel's relationship with the other servant boys?

• They are all friends now.

• They are not friendly to Samuel.

• They are friends with him when they need something from him.

What is Samuel's reaction to James' death?

• Samuel does not care.

• Samuel is happy he is gone.

• He feels both frightened and happy.

• Samuel feels guilty about James' death.

Who is responsible for building the palisade?

• The sailors, laborers, and soldiers are doing most of the work.

• Only the sailors.

• The laborers.

• The gentlemen and Sam.