Prep Quiz Section 4

How did William Kelso's team determine that the date of the Captain's grave was 1607-1608?

• from the age of the trash pit and the presence of the fort wall

• from the condition of the bones and presence of a coffin

• from the two types of isotopes found in the man's tooth enamel

• from the shroud and expensive artifacts buried with the skeleton

Read the following claim made in Written in Bone. "The Captain was a gentleman, an important person in England." Which of the following is an example of sound and sufficient evidence to support this claim?

• The Captain was the person who convinced John Smith to travel to the New World.

• The Captain did not live in Jamestown for very long before he died.

• The Captain was a physically active man, but not a laborer during his lifetime.

• The Captain was buried with a leading staff.

How does Sally Walker, the author of Written in Bone, help readers understand the points of view of the forensic anthropologists who excavated Jamestown?

• by listing their college degrees and training

• by defining key scientific words

• by quoting them directly

• by emphasizing the mystery surrounding the excavation

Which quotation best supports the answer to question 3?

• "As Kelso described it, 'On a scale of one to ten, the Captain is a ten.'"

• "Historians and archaeologists use the term prehistoric to refer to the time before written history."

• "Indeed, the Captain's cause of death may never be found."

• "Data the team had gathered via forensic analysis also fit Gosnold's biography."

Read the following claim made in "August-September 1607." "The Jamestown colony was very near extinction by the middle of September 1607." Which of the following is an example of sound and sufficient evidence to support this claim?

• "The eight and twentieth day died Thomas Stoodie, Cape Merchant."

• "Our food was but a small Can of Barley sod in water, to five men a day, our drink cold water taken out of the River, which was at a flood very salty . . . ."

• "If it had not pleased God to have put a terror in the Savages' hearts, we had all perished by those wild and cruel Pagans, being in that weak estate as we were . . ."

• "Also we were frequented by diverse Kings in the Country, bringing us store of provision to our great comfort."

In "August-September 1607," how does the author's tone change over the course of the excerpt? (Multiple Correct Answers)

• Percy expresses confusion about the gifts the colonists received.

• Percy expresses disbelief over the many deaths in the colony.

• Percy is angry over the unfairness of the colonists' situation.

• Percy is unemotional.

Fill in the blank: The purpose of Written in Bone by Sally Walker is to​ engage and ​ ------------------- and the importance of telling the stories of the past.

• inform readers about forensic anthropology

• entertain and offer a great escape

• inspire you

• strengthen worldview and convictions

Fill in the blank: The purpose of August-September 1607 by Percy is ------------------------ to the leaders of the London Company and the King.

• engage evil spies in a plan to do harm

• to plea to his mom and

• to record his firsthand experience as a colonist in Jamestown in 1607 in order to report back

• to have fun expressing his self

What makes the Written in Bone's purpose different from most books?

• Walker’s purpose is different from other authors because she is speaking from the heart to persuade her audience .

• Walker’s purpose is different from other authors because she is reconstructing past events in order to communicate them to a present-day audience.

• Walker’s purpose is different from other authors because she is being interviewed to recount her tells in the field practicing anthropology.

What make Percy's purpose significant?

• Percy’s purpose is important because he was there; his account is a primary source document that was used by the leaders of the London Company during the early 1600s

• Percy’s purpose is important because he was the King of England in the 1600s

• Percy’s purpose is important because he was there; his account is a primary source document that was used by the leaders of the London Company during the early 1600s