Blood on the River Chapter 11

What idea (that had been Capt's Smith's) does President Wingfield announce?

• Return to England

• Spy on the Powhatan Empire

• Build a palisade

• Practice shooting targets

What was Master Clovell doing when he was shot a killed by arrows?

• Bringing water from the river to the garden.

• Clovell was out hunting.

• Relieving himself in the woods.

• Digging for gold and silver.

What does Captain Smith give Samuel?

• a beating, because Samuel doesn't listen

• His food rations, because Samuel is really hungry.

• The job of spying on the council.

• Master Clovell's belt, sheath, sword, and armor.

What is John Laydon's job within the settlement?

• a carpenter

• a blacksmith

• watch duty

• a cook

Captain Smith teaches Samuel how to fight with...

• a sword

• a musket

• a bow and arrow

• a spear

What does Samuel learn about the armor?

• he must earn it by completing Capt. Smith's training

• it has to be cleaned every day

• it is too heavy for him to carry

• no arrow can pierce the metal

True or False: Samuel does NOT enjoy the sword training session with Capt. Smith.

• True

• False

What makes the colonists work fast when building the palisade?

• fear

• the promise of a good meal

• they are told they can build houses once the palisade is complete

• the hardest worker is promised a spot on the council

What do the colonists bring off the ships to help secure the settlement?

• clapboards

• cannons

• all their provisions

• the ropes and pulleys

Besides Master Clovell, who else lost life by native's arrows?

• Captain Newport

• President Wingfield

• one of Captain Newport's dogs

• Richard