Blood on the River Ch.1-16

At the beginning of the novel, Samuel can best be characterized as-

• shy

• independent

• fearful

• friendly

Captain Smith's conflict with the gentlemen on the ship is that —

• he wants to overthrow them and take over the mission.

• he does not want to go to Jamestown.

• he is a commoner but does not show respect to the gentlemen.

• he only wants to find gold in the New World, while the gentlemen want to explore.

The event that finally motivates the settlers to build a palisade (fort) is —

• a surprise Indian attack.

• the return of Captain Newport.

• a warning from Pocahontas.

• the death of half the settlers the first winter.

Why does Captain Smith say that the Algonquian language is a more powerful than a musket?

• Samuel can use it to spy on the Indians.

• Samuel can use it to trade and make peace with the Indians.

• Samuel can use it to write letters home.

• Muskets are too expensive.

How did Samuel settle his anger in the beginning of the book?

• He counted to 10

• He looked at the locket

• He screamed loudly

• He used his fists

Captain Smith spoke to the Carib Indians about coming in peace...

• in their own language
• with hand motions
• but they had no idea what he wanted
• but the Indians threw rocks at him

The names of the ships that came to the New World were called...

• The Susan Constant, Godspeed, and the Discovery
• The Susan Continent, Godspeed, and the Voyage
• The Susan Constant, Godsnold, and the Discovery
• The only ship to travel was the Susan Constant

What did Master Brooks most likely die from?

• Disease

• Fight with the Native Americans

• Starvation

• Heat Stroke

Captain John Smith uses the thresher, swordfish, and whale fight to teach Samuel a point. What does he compare the whale to?

• The servants

• The Native Americans

• The Gentlemen

• Captain Newport

John Smith gives Samuel advice to use his emotions and feelings to help him stay strong. Which emotion or feeling does Smith tell Samuel to use?

• Anger

• Love

• Sadness

• Thoughts