Have the bosun ready the longboat. Who is the bosun?

Slang for a boatswain who is petty officer on a boat in charge of rigging, anchors, and cables.

A person who does things quietly.

We must build a palisade to protect the settlement. What is a palisade?

D. A fence used as an enclosure for protection or defense.

B. A wax made from the fatty tissue of animals.

Choose the best match for the definition of the bolded word: I escaped the gallows —that is why I am lucky.

A wooden platform that is used to execute by hanging.

Choose the best match for the definition of the bolded word. Captain Smith puts a quick stop to Richard’s gloating .

To brag or act with great satisfaction.

Choose the best match for the definition of the bolded word. Master Wingfield gives Captain Smith a disdainful look.

To give a look of contempt or anger.

Why does Samuel get sent to an orphanage to live?

He was caught stealing and living on the streets.

He chose it over the poorhouse.

Reverend Hunt invited him to live there.

Why is Samuel going on the journey to the New World?

He was too violent living in the orphanage.

Captain Smith felt he’d be a hard worker.

Why does Samuel have no interest in learning from anyone?

He thinks he already knows enough from his mom and dad.

He doesn’t think he is smart enough.

He thinks learning means getting beaten.

He figures he’ll get rich in the New World so he doesn’t need to learn anything new.

Why is Captain Smith angry that there are so many gentleman aboard their ships?

He wants everyone to work equally.

He doesn’t like how they treat him.

He doesn’t like how they treat Samuel.

He thinks they will steal all the gold in the New World.

How did Samuel’s peasant mother learn to read?

A. A gentleman’s son taught her.

D. She learned from Reverend Hunt.

Why was Captain Smith freed from the chains?

They need him to translate with the native people.

He proved Master Wingfield was lying.

The Virginia Company named him as one of the leaders.

How does Samuel extend kindness to James?

He doesn’t mock him when he has a dumb idea.

He says good things to Captain Smith about him.

What does Captain Smith feel the key to their survival and success in the James Town settlement will be?

Strong leadership and a peaceful relationship with the Native Americans.

Keeping the abundant resources and supplies to themselves.

Avoiding attacks from the native tribes.

Advanced technology and weapons.

The passengers were not to get caught loitering on deck. What is the meaning of the word loitering?

unfolding the sails at the right moment

The gentlemen passengers thought they should be exalted higher than all others. What does the word exalted mean?

shown great respect and reverance

What does Samuel learn about the power of muskets?

Muskets are not as powerful as bows and arrows.

Muskets are too heavy to carry around.

There aren't enough weapons for everyone.

None of the gentlemen know how to fire a musket.

What is significant about Captain Smith's interaction with the Native Americans in the Caribbean Islands?

He did not know their language, but he communicated through hand motions.

They fired arrows first once they saw him.

They spoke the same language Captain Smith had already learned.

They remembered each other from a previous voyage.

What is the meaning of Captain Smith's metaphor, "You might have been born the biggest fish in the sea, but the skill and perseverance of those lower can take you down and destroy you"?

Just because you were born with high rank doesn't make you better.

Just because you are the largest person doesn't make you the scariest.

Just because the swordfish is small doesn't mean it can't fight the sharks.

Just because you were born a commoner doesn't mean you must stay a commoner.

Blood on the River Chapters 4-9 Quiz Review

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: Easily fooled.

Gullible

Intelligent

Clever

Wise

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: Continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties.

Perseverance

Laziness

Indifference

Procrastination

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: To die or cease to exist

persish

live

sleep

eat

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: Rushing downpour of rain.

Torrents

Drizzle

Mist

Sprinkle

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: Barren and uninhabited with nothing or nobody there

Desolate

Populated

Lush

Crowded

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: To accommodate or do as someone asks.

To oblige

To hinder.

To reject.

To ignore.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: To apologize for or regret a past action.

Repent

Celebrate

Ignore

Deny

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

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Blood on the River Chapters 4-9 Quiz Review

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: Easily fooled.

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: Continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties.

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: To die or cease to exist

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: Rushing downpour of rain.

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: Barren and uninhabited with nothing or nobody there

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: To accommodate or do as someone asks.

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: To apologize for or regret a past action.

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: A person who comes from a prominent birth or rank.

Have the bosun ready the longboat.
Who is the bosun?

Richard eyed me warily.
Which is the best synonym for warily?

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Blood on the River Chapters 4-9 Quiz Review

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: Easily fooled.

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: Continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties.

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: To die or cease to exist

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: Rushing downpour of rain.

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: Barren and uninhabited with nothing or nobody there

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: To accommodate or do as someone asks.

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: To apologize for or regret a past action.

Choose the word from the box that best matches the definition: A person who comes from a prominent birth or rank.

Have the bosun ready the longboat.Who is the bosun?

Richard eyed me warily.Which is the best synonym for warily?

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Have the bosun ready the longboat.
Who is the bosun?

Richard eyed me warily.
Which is the best synonym for warily?