Blood on the River - Chapters 8 to 14

Why did Samuel get chained up?

• He wanted to feel what it was like.

• John Smith chained him up for fighting Richard.

• For stealing food.

• For throwing someone off the ship.

Who did Reverend Hunt say for Samuel to be more kind to?

• Captain Smith

• The Native Indians

• James

• Captain Ratcliffe

What does the word 'slops' mean?

• birds

• hats

• shoes

• pants

Why were the Native Indians successful in hurting the Englishmen during the first encounter? (Choose 2 answers)

• The Native Americans are smarter and better people.

• The muskets took too long to load and fire.

• They swam fast to the boats to attack.

• Their bow and arrows are faster than muskets.

Why is Captain Smith worried about the Native Indians looking around their camp when they trade goods?

• Captain Smith thinks they are thirsty.

• Captain Smith thinks they might be planning an attack.

• Captain Smith thinks they might steal food.

• Captain Smith thinks they might want to play cards.

Who is the only person that dies during the Indian attack?

• Captain Smith

• Samuel

• Reverend Hunt

• James

Why does Samuel feel guilty? (Please choose 2 answers)

• He left food out in the sun.

• He feels responsible for Jame's death during the attack.

• He thinks he could've saved James if he was kinder.

• He stole from Captain Smith.

After the attack, what does President Wingfield decide to do?

• Plan an attack on the Native Indians.

• Sail back to England.

• Build a tall palisade to protect them from the Native Indians.

• Send a letter to England to get more soldies to go to Virginia.

After Samuel began training with a sword, what was the second weapon Captain Smith wants Samuel to learn?

• A bow and arrow

• A book

• A shovel

• A cannon

What happens to the colonists after Captain Newport leaves Virginia?

• They colonists get fat.

• The colonists get sick and they begin to grow weak.

• The colonists begin to trade with the Indians.

• The colonists grow lots of food.