WorksheetsBalboa Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
What surprises Balboa when he drinks from the mountain stream?
a jaguar
an Indian
a thunderstorm
A Spaniard hoping to share in his glory
Why is Balboa climbing the mountain?
To leave his men
To find food
To be the first Spaniard to view the Pacific Ocean
To find a place of shelter
Who is Leoncico?
Balboa's dog
Balboa's friend
Balboa's son
Balboa's monkey
How does the monk react to Balboa's actions?
He honors him
He is horrified
He doesn't have any feelings about it
He is upset, but understanding
What motivation did Balboa have to come to the Americas?
Select TWO correct answers
the love of his Catholic faith and need to spread it to new lands
money and fame
escaping from lenders looking to collect their debts in Spain
a want to hurt others and cause pain
When Balboa thinks of himself, he sees himself as both a
Jaguar and a Snake
Lion and a Rat
Kangaroo and an Elephant
Lion and a Racoon
