Bound for a New Life Task Cards

Why was Robert taken to Virginia against his will?  

• A. He wanted to explore a new place.  

• B. The Virginia Company needed workers.  

• C. He committed a crime in London.  

•   D. He wanted to reunite with his family in America.  

Answer explanation

The story explains that Robert was taken to Virginia because the Virginia Company needed workers, and children like him were being rounded up for this purpose.

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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.1

What is the theme of Robert's story?

• A. The importance of family

• B. The power of Kindness

• C. Perseverance through hardship

• D. The beauty of nature

Answer explanation

Robert faced many challenges, including hard labor and poor living conditions, but he survived and eventually earned his freedom, demonstrating perseverance.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

How are Robert's and Sarah's experiences similar?

• A. Both chose to go to America willingly.  

• B. Both became wealthy in America.  

• C. Both worked hard as indentured servants.  

• D. Both remained in London.

Answer explanation

Both characters were bound to serve as laborers, though Sarah chose her path while Robert was forced into it. They both endured difficult conditions before gaining their freedom.

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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.3

RL.5.3

What does the word "indentured" mean in Sarah's story?

• A. A promise of wealth.  

• B. A contract for a period of work.  

•  C. A ticket to freedom.  

• D. A type of punishment.

Answer explanation

 Sarah explains that her indenture was an agreement to work for seven years in exchange for food and shelter.

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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.4

RL.5.4

How does the structure of the story, with separate narratives for Robert and Sarah, help the reader understand life in Jamestown?  

• A. It shows two different perspectives of indentured servitude.  

• B. It focuses on the luxurious lives of settlers.  

• C. It describes the daily routines of different colonies.  

• D. It only provides historical facts without any personal stories.  

Answer explanation

By presenting the experiences of both Robert and Sarah, the story gives insight into the challenges faced by children who served as laborers in Jamestown

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RL.5.5

How does Robert's point of view influence his description of life in Jamestown?  

• A. He describes it as a joyful experience.   

• B. He emphasizes the opportunities available.  

• C. He focuses on the hardships he faced.  

• D. He remains neutral about his experience. 

Answer explanation

Robert describes the tough conditions and hard labor he endured, emphasizing the difficulties of being forced into work in Jamestown.

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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.6

RL.5.6

If this story included images of Jamestown, which detail would most likely be shown?

• A. A bustling city with tall buildings.  

• B. A school with children studying.  

• C. Fields where laborers are working.  

• D. A factory with many workers

Answer explanation

The story mentions that Robert and others worked in the tobacco fields, so images would likely show this aspect of their lives.

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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.7

RL.5.7

How might Sarah's story compare to another story of indentured servants in America?

• A. Both stories would likely show servants becoming rich immediately.  

• B. Both stories might describe the challenges faced by servants.  

• C. The other story would not include hardships.   

• D. Sarah’s story is the only one with a happy ending.

Answer explanation

Stories of indentured servants often highlight the difficult conditions they endured before earning their freedom, similar to Sarah’s experience.

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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.9

RL.5.9

What is one main idea from Bound for a New Life?  

• A. Life in America was easy for everyone.  

• B. Indentured servants had many opportunities to rest.  

• C. Children sent to Jamestown often faced difficult working conditions.  

• D. The Virginia Company only employed adults.

Answer explanation

The stories of both Robert and Sarah show that life as an indentured servant in Jamestown involved long hours and harsh conditions.

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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.2

RI.5.2

How did the Virginia Company's need for laborers affect Robert's life?

• A. It gave him a choice to travel or stay.  

• B. It provided him with an education in London.  

• C. It led to him being taken against his will to work in Jamestown.  

• D. It allowed him to become a wealthy landowner immediately.

Answer explanation

The Virginia Company’s need for laborers led to Robert being taken off the streets of London and forced to work in Jamestown, shaping his entire experience in America.

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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.3

RI.5.3