Blood on the River Chapter 7-8

Who unlocked Captain Smith's chains and let him go freely?

• Master Wingfield

• Reverend Hunt

• Samuel

Why did the colonists build gallows? What are gallows used for? "After the crew accused Captain John Smith of being a traitor, they dragged him toward the gallows, where prisoners were hanged as punishment for serious crimes."

• To scare the Native Americans.

• To hang the flag of England.

• To punish people who broke the law.

Why did Reverend Hunt unlock Captain Smith's chains?

• Reverend Hunt wanted to be friends with Captain Smith.

• Reverend Hunt believed the colony needed Captain Smith's skills as a translator to communicate with the Native Americans.

• Reverend Hunt wanted to punish the other gentlemen.

  
  

Why does Samuel get chained up by Captain Smith?

• Samuel gets into a fight with Richard.

• Samuel is caught stealing food.

• Samuel tried to steal the boat and sail it back to England.

When Captain Smith makes Samuel stand on one foot on the rocking boat, what is he trying to teach Samuel? What does Captain Smith say to Samuel about the wilderness in Virginia?

• The wilderness is a place where everyone must work together to survive.

• The wilderness is a place where people can get rich quickly.

• The wilderness is so filled with gold, silver, and jewels.

At the end of Chapter 8, What happens when the men go ashore in Virginia?

• They are attacked by Native Americans.

• They find gold and return to the ship.

• Their ship is on fire and they must abandon it!