Week 8 Recap

4 x 145 =

5 x 5400

• 27,000

• 2700

• 270

• 27

What is the main idea of this text?

How does the first paragraph contribute to Sarah's story?

• It shows that Sarah is not close with her family.

• It suggests that Sarah has visited America before.

• It shows how Sarah was talked into going to America.

• It suggests that the man is going to be a main character.

What does Sarah mean when she says, "[I] work my fingers to the bone" in paragraph 9?

• She works very hard.

• She has bony fingers.

• She hurts her hands while working.

• She does simple tasks with her hands.

Which quote supports the idea that "America is a land of opportunity"?

• "if you are lazy or dishonest, or you try to run away, your life will not be easy." (Paragraph 4)

• "The company has given me the 50 acres of land they promised me." (Paragraph 6)

• "It meant that I was bound to work for seven years in exchange for food and shelter." (Paragraph 8)

• "Some opportunity! I had signed up for a chance to work my fingers to the bone in Jamestown." (Paragraph 9)

How did life in Virginia compare for Robert and Sarah?

• Both of them were educated.

• Both of them agreed to work in America.

• Neither of them was properly cared for.

• Neither of them wanted to go to America.

How is Robert's experience in America different from Sarah's experience? Use details from the text to support your answer.

Which quote from the text highlights Robert's life in Jamestown as a child?

• Many children who went to work in America tried to return to their home country.

• Children were better paid for their services in America then in their home countries.

• Some children had to work hard for no money before they were free to live in America.

• Children did not find the opportunities they were promised when they came to America.

Which quote from the text highlights Robert's life in Jamestown as a child?

• "we will treat you fairly." (Paragraph 4)

• "My clothes became ragged; my belly was never full." (Paragraph 5)

• "Many other servants died from heat and disease." (Paragraph 5)

• "This company has given my the 50 acres of land they promised me." (Paragraph 6)