"Off to Jamestown" Comprehension Questions

Which was NOT one of the three ships that set sail in 1606?

• Susan Constant

• Godspeed

• Santa Maria

• Discovery

What did the voyagers do when they made their first landfall at Cape Henry?

• Party

• Go camping

• Planted a small cross

• Sail back

How long was the trip?

• 4 years

• 5 months

• 2 days

• 5 hours

What happened to John Smith on the journey?

• He was promoted to Captain

• He went home

• He tried to overthrow Capt. Newport

• He was arrested.

Why did they need to settle 100 miles upriver?

• Because of the Charter from King James

• They thought that would be prettier

• That's what John Smith wanted

• They liked sailing

Who were the "naturals" as referred to on the page?

• The English

• The Virginia Company of London

• The Spanish

• The Native Americans