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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. How does Samuel travel to Point Comfort in Chapter 26?

2. Where will Samuel go for the winter in Chapter 25?

3. What is the name of the English fort at Point Comfort?

4. What do the settlers eat during the winter in Chapter 22?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in James Town after Samuel leaves?

2. When Captain Smith and Samuel witness a dance in the natives' village in Chapter 20, what are the girls wearing?

3. Where and with whom does Samuel stay while Captain Smith goes to see Powhatan in Chapter 22?

4. What sort of things are burned in the fire at the end of Chapter 17?

5. How does Namontack propose to count the number of people he meets in England in Chapter 18?

6. What is the name of the historical son of Pocahontas and John Rolfe?

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

8. What does Samuel learn happened to Captain Smith during his trip to trade with Powhatan in Chapter 22?

9. Who are the first women to arrive at the colony in Chapter 19?

10. What is the purpose of Captain Smith's mission to Werowocomoco in Chapter 21?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The author tells the story using a first-person narration through the lens of Samuel Collier. What is the effect of first person narration within the genre of historical fiction? Is Samuel a reliable narrator? Write an essay describing Samuel's narrative style, and explaining the effect of this style on the reader. Use textual evidence to support your assertions.

Essay Topic 3

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).

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