WorksheetsPedro's Journal
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the point of view of this story?
First Person
Third Person
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
Which sentence shows that Pedro is the narrator of the story?
The ship's roster has me down as Pedro de Salcedo.
... this parcel of letters and drawings too...
Pedro de mi corazon, Pedro of my heart.
She lifted her hand to wave goodbye.
Which sentence from the story supports the 1st person point of view?
But already the Captain favors me and has called upon me to write and copy his writings.
Looking over the other side of this creaking ship can fill anyone with terror.
A couple of the men are seasick.
The story is not written in 1st person point of view.
Which evidence from the story shows the crew's reactions to being far from land?
Everyone seemed crazy all day.
I've seen him go into white rages and then pace his small cabin saying his Hail Marys.
We finally lost sight of land as we sailed west.
But 10,000 maravedis!
Which describes an observation of other characters' behavior on Pedro's journal?
the men responded slowly to orders
scowling and slamming down their tools and lines
the men stood there and deck and did not move aside
all of the above
units of distance
leagues
tide
course
fathoms
the rise and fall of the ocean
tide
course
fathoms
leagues
the direction of travel
tide
course
fathoms
leagues
What did Columbus offered in return if land was not found in 24 hours?
his life
10,000 maravidis
gold
a native american
Why did crew members change their mind about going back home?
they saw birds in flocks
they saw reeds and plants floating in the water
they saw a stick with iron workings on it
all of the above
units of length that measure the depth of water
fathoms
course
leagues
tide
What is Pedro's point of view on how the natives feel about the crew members?
the natives think that we are angels from God
the natives jumped overboard and swam away
the natives bring gifts
the natives love Columbus
How would you describe Columbus at the end of the story?
arrogant and selfish
selfish and nice
nice and respectful
sweet and thoughtful
Based on the ending of the story, do you believe Pedro will go on a second voyage?
Yes
No
I don't know
maybe
Why did Captain Columbus want Pedro to go on his journey with him?
Pedro was a great seaman.
Columbus thought that Pedro could lead the way.
Pedro knew how to read and write.
When they lost sight of land, what offer did the Captain make to the men?
The man who caught the most fish would earn a day of rest.
He would share any riches they might find in India
He would increase their wages if they arrived in India ahead of schedule.
The first man to spot land in the west would be rewarded.
