HMH Balboa

What surprises Balboa when he drinks from the mountain stream?

• A jaguar

• An Indian

• A thunderstorm

• A Spaniard hoping to share in his glory

Why does Martin Fernandez de Enciso dislike Balboa?

• Balboa called him "weak"

• Balboa led a rebellion against him

• Balboa stole money and property from him

• Balboa gave the governorship to Pedro Arias Davila

What eventually happens to Balboa?

• Balboa kills Pedro Arias Davila

• Balboa is killed by a wild animal

• Balboa goes to jail for a violent crime

• Pedro Arias Davila executes Balboa for treason

When Balboa begins to ascend the mountain. What day is it?

• September 25, 1513

• August 15, 1525

• April 17, 1992

• March 23, 1592

What animal does the narrator say that Balboa would like to compare himself too?

• Peacock

• Jaguar

• Lion

• Field mouse

Why is Balboa climbing the mountain?

• To leave his men

• To find food

• To be the first Spaniard to view the Pacific Ocean

• To find a place of shelter

Why was Balboa unhappy that he had supplanted Enciso?

• He shouldn't have attacked Enciso in the first place

• He should killed him after overthrowing the government

• He shouldn't have backstabbed a friend

• He should have stolen Enciso's wife before leaving

Who is Leoncico?

• Balboa's dog

• Balboa's friend

• Balboa's son

• Balboa's monkey

Why was Leoncico drawn to the barrels of provisions on Enciso's ship?

• The barrels were rotted

• The barrels contained meat

• The barrels contained rats

• The barrels contained people trying to sneak onto the ship

How does the monk react to Balboa's actions?

• He honors him

• He is horrified

• He doesn't have any feelings about it

• He is upset, but understanding