Blood on the River

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What social class does Master Wingfield consider himself to be in relation to Captain John Smith?

Back

Master Wingfield considers himself to be of a higher social class than Captain John Smith.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the name of the Native American empire featured in 'Blood on the River'?

Back

The name of the Native American empire is Powhatan.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What were Reverend Hunt's main motivations for traveling to the New World?

Back

Reverend Hunt's main motivations were to spread Christianity and find Roanoke survivors.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.7.2

Front

Why did Samuel steal a locket at the beginning of the book?

Back

Samuel stole the locket because it belonged to his mother.

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CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

What event causes Samuel to regret not being nicer to the other boys?

Back

Samuel wishes he had been nicer to the other boys after James dies.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What role does social class play in the interactions between characters in 'Blood on the River'?

Back

Social class influences the perceptions and interactions between characters, particularly between Master Wingfield and Captain John Smith.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

How does the theme of survival manifest in 'Blood on the River'?

Back

The theme of survival is evident through the characters' struggles to adapt to the New World and their efforts to find food, shelter, and safety.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What is the significance of the Powhatan empire in the story?

Back

The Powhatan empire represents the indigenous perspective and cultural context that the European settlers encounter.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

How does Reverend Hunt's character contribute to the theme of faith in the narrative?

Back

Reverend Hunt embodies the theme of faith as he seeks to spread Christianity and provide moral guidance to the settlers.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Front

What does the locket symbolize in Samuel's journey?

Back

The locket symbolizes Samuel's connection to his mother and his past, representing loss and longing.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.9