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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. Who arrived to James Town in 1619?

2. What does Pocahontas challenge the boys to imitate?

3. What is Samuel's punishment for theft in Chapter 26?

4. What were the settlers at James Town forced to do over the winter?

5. What happened to the historical Chief Opechancanough?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who of Samuel's closest acquaintances announces that he is returning to England in Chapter 24?

2. Why is Samuel enthusiastic at the prospect of going to Point Comfort in Chapter 25?

3. In Chapter 24, what happens to Captain Smith on his mission to make peace with the native tribes?

4. What are some things that Captain Newport brings when he comes back to James Town in Chapter 17?

5. What is Powhatans' reaction to being invited to James Town in Chapter 21?

6. Who arrived in the James Town colony in 1619 on a privateering ship?

7. How does Captain Smith behave differently from Captain Ratcliffe as president in Chapter 19?

8. What message does Samuel speak to his mom in heaven in Chapter 26?

9. What human trade does Chief Powhatan make with the English in Chapter 18?

10. What happens in James Town after Samuel leaves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Reverend Hunt tries to convert Namontack to Christianity, Namontack replies with a creation myth of a Great Hare. Use the internet to research a Native American legend (this can be a creation myth, like Namontack's, or another type of legend). Is this myth didactic (i.e. does it teach us something) or is it just a story?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your choice of a particular tone (using 4-5 instances throughout the novel).

Essay Topic 3

Choose two characters, one of which is a foil for the other. A "foil" is a character who contrasts sharply with another character. Choose a set of characters and identify what traits or behaviors are contrasted. Is one character the "good guy" and another the "bad guy"? Use evidence from the text to support your choice and assertion.

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