Life at Sea in the 1600s

The word class of apprentice is:

• adverb
• adjective
• noun
• verb

The word apprentice means:

• to work for nothing
• to learn a trade
• to earn good wages
• to be a younf sailort

Identify one synonym of extensive:

• serious
• wide-ranging
• minor
• expensive

At line 20, the word “diligent” means:

• serious and constant
• half-hearted
• forced
• learning to

Identify one antonym of “hazardous”:

• changing
• humourous
• mild
• dangerous

At what age did a boy become too old to be an apprentice?

• 20 years
• 15 years
• 14 years
• 9 years

Select one unnecessary item that sailors took on voyages?

• candles
• firewood
• books
• brushes

Why could a ship not begin a voyage on a Friday?

• apprentices were not paid for work on Fridays
• because of superstitious beliefs
• because that was the day they loaded ships
• because that was the day Jesus was crucified

What posed the most danger to sailors?

• storms
• lack of vitamin C
• leaking ships
• torn sails

At line 4, the phrase “Boys with such training could expect rapid advancement after the apprenticeship” implies:

• apprenticeships led to promotion and good salaries
• apprenticeships let you travel the world
• apprenticeships did not last long
• apprenticeships lasted a long time