Blood on the River, Chapters 1-12

What was the prophecy delivered to Chief Powhatan and mentioned at the beginning of the novel?

• In three battles the Powhatan would be victorious, but in the third battle, the Powhatan kingdom would be destroyed.

• A neighboring tribe would eventually be defeated by the Powhatan kingdom.

• Chief Powhatan would rule over all the tribes of the eastern coast of America.

• The Powhatan would be victorious against all adversaries.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

What is an example of a primary source?

• a history textbook

• a magazine article written in modern times about the American Revolution

• a diary

• an historical fiction novel

In a class system (as was found in England in 1607), a person's place in society is based on...

• having a college education

• the family you're born into

• your success and achievements

• your work ethic

Which of these social classes is the lowest rank in Blood on the River?

• gentlemen

• laborers

• council members

• president

Samuel got in trouble for...

• running away from the orphanage

• stealing food from the bakery

• stealing his mother's locket

• talking back to Captain Smith

Why was John Smith so angry at the docks in England before leaving for the New World?

• He had just gotten hurt.

• He thought the Virginia Company was sending too many gentlemen.

• He was not happy Samuel was going to be his page.

• He forgot to pack something.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

Captain Smith was arrested on the Susan Constant and accused of what?

• treason against the king

• stealing

• plotting to take over the expedition

• cheating

Why don't the colonists stop in Florida on their way to Jamestown?

• King James doesn't want them to.

• There is a storm.

• They are in a hurry.

• It belongs to the Spanish.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

After what or whom do the colonists name Jamestown?

• James Roanoke

• The James River

• Master Wingfield

• King James

What lesson did Samuel learn when Captain Smith made him try to stand on one foot?

• Algonquian language

• cooperation

• kindness

• independence