Pedro's Journal: A Voyage with Christopher Columbus

What genre does Pedro's Journal belong to?

• Historical Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Biography

• Fantasy

Why was Pedro hired to join the voyage on the Santa Maria?

• For his love of the sea

• For his seamanship skills

• For his navigational expertise

• For his ability to read and write

What does Pedro dedicate his journal and letters to?

• His mother

• His future self

• His captain

• His father

What is the main goal of Columbus's voyage as described in Pedro's Journal?

• To find a westward route to the Indies

• To discover a new continent

• To map the Atlantic Ocean

• To establish a new colony

What are the names of the three ships in Columbus's fleet?

• Santa Maria, Nina, and Discovery

• Santa Maria, Nina, and Pinta

• Santa Maria, Mayflower, and Pinta

• Nina, Pinta, and Endeavour

What does Pedro infer about the wealth in the Indies?

• There is little wealth to be found

• The wealth is in the form of spices

• There are palaces of gold and large pearls

• The wealth is hidden underground

What challenges did the crew face during the voyage?

• Hostile encounters with other ships

• Seasickness and doubts about reaching India

• Lack of food

• Mechanical failures

How does Pedro feel about his first big adventure?

• Nervous and fearful

• Confident and eager

• Indifferent and bored

• Excited and fearless

What does Pedro suspect about his role as a ship's boy?

• He will be promoted soon

• He will do all the work no one wants to do

• He will be sent back home

• He will become the captain's assistant

What does the captain encourage Pedro to do during the voyage?

• Sketch and write

• Repair the ship

• Learn navigation

• Cook for the crew