Blood on the River
Authored by Keisha Shirley
English
6th Grade
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This quiz focuses on comprehension and analysis of the historical fiction novel "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone, which tells the story of early Jamestown settlement through the eyes of Samuel Collier. Designed for 6th grade students, this assessment evaluates reading comprehension skills including character analysis, plot development, cause and effect relationships, and the ability to identify key themes and conflicts within the narrative. Students must demonstrate understanding of character motivation and growth, historical context of the Jamestown colony, and the complex relationships between English settlers and Native Americans. The questions require students to recall specific details, analyze character development, understand historical chronology, and distinguish between primary and secondary sources. Students need strong literal and inferential comprehension skills to identify character traits, understand plot progression, and recognize the significance of key events such as Samuel's character development from fearful to trusting, the cultural exchanges between settlers and Native Americans, and the various conflicts that shaped early colonial life. Created by Keisha Shirley, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 6. This comprehensive reading assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a unit test following completion of the novel, a review activity before discussing themes of survival and cultural conflict, or as a formative assessment to gauge student understanding of both literary elements and historical context. Teachers can use this quiz to evaluate students' ability to analyze character development, understand plot structure, and make connections between literature and history. The quiz works well for independent practice, small group discussions where students defend their answer choices, or as homework to reinforce reading comprehension skills. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.1 for citing textual evidence, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3 for analyzing plot development, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6.2 for determining central ideas in historical texts, while also supporting social studies learning about early American colonial history.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
At the beginning of the novel, Samuel can best be characterized as-
shy
independent
fearful
friendly
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Captain Smith's conflict with the gentlemen on the ship is that —
he wants to overthrow them and take over the mission.
he does not want to go to Jamestown.
he is a commoner but does not show respect to the gentlemen.
he only wants to find gold in the New World, while the gentlemen want to explore.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The event that finally motivates the settlers to build a palisade (fort) is —
a surprise Indian attack.
the return of Captain Newport.
a warning from Pocahontas.
the death of half the settlers the first winter.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why does Captain Smith say that the Algonquian language is a more powerful than a musket?
Samuel can use it to spy on the Indians.
Samuel can use it to trade and make peace with the Indians.
Samuel can use it to write letters home.
Muskets are too expensive.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
After traveling to England, Namontack decides that King James —
should rule over Virginia
is not as good a ruler as Powhatan.
is a strong, powerful man.
cannot really be the king of England.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
In the novel, Samuel learns —
how to trust people.
not to trust anyone.
to read and write.
how to win a fistfight.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The arrival of Ann Burras causes a stir in Jamestown because —
She is the first child to arrive in Jamestown.
She is the first single woman to arrive in Jamestown.
She goes to live in an Indian village.
She refuses to do her share of the work.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
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