Blood on the River Final Test

Identify a theme in "Blood on the River" and provide two pieces of evidence from the text that support this theme.

• Friendship - Evidence includes the protagonist's reliance on peers during difficult times and the way characters come together to solve problems.

• Isolation - Evidence is seen in the protagonist's feelings of loneliness and the physical separation from the old world.

• Adventure - Evidence includes the journey to the New World and the exploration of unknown territories.

• Survival - Evidence is seen in the characters' struggle against the environment and the need to find food and shelter.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does Samuel Collier's character evolve from the beginning to the end of "Blood on the River"?

• He becomes more rebellious and defiant.

• He matures and learns the value of cooperation and respect.

• He becomes more isolated and distrustful of others.

• He remains unchanged throughout the story.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does the relationship between the settlers and the Native Americans evolve throughout the story?

• It starts hostile but grows into a strong alliance

• It remains consistently friendly and cooperative

• It begins peacefully but deteriorates into conflict

• It does not change significantly throughout the story

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What role does the James River play in the story?

• It is primarily a source of conflict.

• It serves as a boundary between different tribes.

• It is crucial for the colony's survival and transportation.

• It is mentioned only in passing and has no real significance.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was Samuel's final decision at the end of chapter 25 in Blood on the River?

• Samuel decided to take baby Virginia to Point Comfort.

• Samuel decided that baby Virginia was safer in Jamestown.

• Samuel left Jamestown and went to Point Comfort all alone.

• Samuel decided to stay in Jamestown to be with the Laydon's.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is a central theme in 'Blood on the River'?

• Friendship

• Isolation

• Adventure

• Survival

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How does Samuel Collier's character evolve from the beginning to the end of 'Blood on the River'?

• He becomes more rebellious and defiant.

• He matures and learns the value of cooperation and respect.

• He becomes more isolated and distrustful of others.

• He remains unchanged throughout the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the relationship between the settlers and the Native Americans evolve throughout the story?

• It starts hostile but grows into a strong alliance

• It remains consistently friendly and cooperative

• It begins peacefully but deteriorates into conflict

• It does not change significantly throughout the story

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What role does the James River play in the story?

• It is primarily a source of conflict.

• It serves as a boundary between different tribes.

• It is crucial for the colony's survival and transportation.

• It is mentioned only in passing and has no real significance.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was Samuel's final decision at the end of chapter 25 in 'Blood on the River'?

• Samuel decided to take baby Virginia to Point Comfort.

• Samuel decided that baby Virginia was safer in Jamestown.

• Samuel left Jamestown and went to Point Comfort all alone.

• Samuel decided to stay in Jamestown to be with the Laydon's.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9