WorksheetsPedro's Journal
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
This word means the direction of travel.
jaunts
course
fathom
tides
Choose the meaning for the word distract.
to track groups of six
to divert someone's attention
to dance in a silly way
to act distant and quiet
What does the word docile mean?
confident
obedient
smart
loud
Throughout the voyage, Pedro thought about...
eating fresh food again
his mother
becoming rich
his girlfriend
What became of Pedro's Journal?
It was sealed in a wooden barrel with the Captain's log.
It was found by a native on San Salvador where Pedro had left it.
It floated to shore, wrapped in waxed cloth, after the "Pinta" sank.
It was given to the king and queen after the men returned to Spain.
How were the Caribes different from the other natives the men met?
They refused to take them anywhere near their treasure.
They were more willing to help the men gather supplies.
They seemed curious about the land across the sea.
They carried clubs and tried to capture the sailors.
What is the meaning of the word striving?
feeling upset and angry
reaching all the way out
driving while thinking about strikes
very hard to achieve a goal
Choose the antonym for the word betrayal.
treachery
deception
trust
beyond
Why did the Captain say the sinking of the "Santa Maria" was a blessing?
It couldn't have handled all the gold he expected to find.
The leak could have made it sink on the way home instead of near shore.
The natives became friendly when he and his men needed their help.
All the diseased rats sank with it.
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.
What is the meaning of the word sullenly?
to feel tired and inactive
to act hyper and silly
to disagree with your peers
to do something in a silent and unhappy way to show you are angry or unhappy
Someone who translates or explains a language to someone is an ____________________________.
musician
interpreter
dugout
fashion designer
Who was the first person to see land?
Sancho
Pedro
The first mate
The Captain
Why did Captain Columbus want Pedro to go on his journey with him?
Because he can swim.
Because he can dance and sing.
Because he knew how to read and write.
Because he knew how to sail.
Columbus gave the natives a meager amount of junk to trade.
Meager means....
limited
kind
abundant
a lot
