Quiz on Blood on the River

Who is the protagonist of Blood on the River?

• John Smith

• Samuel Collier

• Reverend Hunt

• Richard

What role does Chief Powhatan play in the story?

• He is an ally to the English settlers.

• He refuses to negotiate with the English.

• He leads an attack on the settlers.

• He becomes a friend to Samuel.

Why do the settlers struggle to survive?

• They are attacked by other European settlers.

• They do not know how to farm and rely on trade with the Powhatan people.

• They refuse to build homes.

• They travel too far inland and get lost.

What is the significance of the Virginia Company in the story?

• It is the group that funds the settlers' journey to the New World.

• It is the name of the ship they travel on.

• It is the name of the settlement.

• It is a rival group of settlers.

How do the chapter headings, which feature historical quotes, help the reader understand the story?

• They provide context for the events

• They introduce new characters

• They summarize the previous chapter

• They offer a humorous perspective

Who becomes Samuel's mentor and teaches him survival skills?

• John Smith

• Samuel Collier

• Powhatan

• Pocahontas

What is Samuel's initial status in the story?

• He is a wealthy merchant.

• He is an orphan and becomes a servant.

• He is a soldier.

• He is a farmer.

Who is the leader of the Powhatan people?

• John Smith

• Samuel Collier

• Powhatan

• Pocahontas

What are some challenges faced by the settlers?

• Disease, starvation, and conflicts with the Powhatan people

• Lack of water and wild animals

• Harsh weather and pirates

• Lack of food and earthquakes

What does leadership require according to the text?

• Wealth and power

• Fairness, hard work, and good decision-making

• Popularity and charm

• Strength and aggression