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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Smith when he is placed under arrest in Chapter 4?

2. Does Captain Smith announce happened to his fellow travelers during his excursion in Chapter 14?

3. What does the crew eat on the ship?

4. Why is Captain Smith under arrest in Chapter 4?

5. What does the Alonguin greeting mean?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Samuel do to Richard at the orphanage and what provokes him?

2. What does Captain Smith instruct Samuel to do while on the island in Chapter 6?

3. How old is Samuel when he boards the Susan Constant at the outset of the novel?

4. During the period of illness, what secret does Samuel discover about President Wingfield in Chapter 12?

5. When an illness strikes the settlers in Chapter 12, what are some reasons given for it?

6. How does Samuel acquire armor in Chapter 11?

7. How does Richard describe the natives to Samuel?

8. Who dies in the first attack by the natives and how?

9. What happens to the group of gentlemen on the island of Mona?

10. What does Captain Smith propose to do while under arrest and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The beginning of the novel suggests that Samuel's upbringing had an emotional effect on him. Analyze what specific emotional effects Samuel's experiences in his first decade of life have had on him. Does Samuel recognize these emotional needs? Use evidence from anywhere in the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

The protagonist, Samuel, exhibits considerable character change in the novel. Would you define this as a single change, or a number of changes? Write an essay in which you describe his change, citing examples for your definition.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 19, Namontack returns to James Town after his trip to England. Write an essay in the first person from Namontack's point of view. You can use whatever form you like (essay or journal entry), but use specific and vivid language to imagine and convey Namontack's experience in and opinion of England.

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