Written in Bone Chapters 1 and 2

What does the word scrutinized mean as used at the top of Page 9?

• unique

• curious

• analyzed

• self-assured

Part B: Which two details best supports Part A?

• "The lies and deaths of these settlers have long intrigued historians and scientists." Page 9

• "He examined the pelvis, the part of the skeleton formed by the bones of the hip and lower backbone." Page 9

• "No signs of a coffin, no pieces of clothing, no buttons. Nothing to identify the remains. Only bones." Page 8

• "Yet the small group of scientists who had gathered a few inches from the pit's rim were confident they were about to learn more." Page 8

• "Douglas Owsley, positioned himself next to the grave and studied the skeleton." Page 9

Part A: Which statement is a central idea of the text of Written in Bone?

• There were many reasons the people of Jamestown died, including starvation, cold weather, or disease.

• Through careful observation and analysis of human remains, scientists can learn a lot about the people and places of the past.

• The scientists mentioned, including Douglas Owsley, went to school to learn about forensic anthropology so they could study artifacts.

• Gravesites can be troublesome to study for even the most highly-trained eye if the surrounding soil or local weather interferes with the human remains in a grave shaft.

Part B: Which detail best supports Part A?

• "...you are meeting people o the past. They, of course, cannot talk, but they can inform us of the past through proper analysis." Page 22

• "The tales told by colonial skeletons include sickness, sadness, and brain-teasing puzzles." Page 11

• "While it's easy to locate graves in a cemetery with headstones, unless a person has been trained in archaeology, an unmarked grave may not be immediately obvious." Page 19

• "Doug Owsley, one of the world's leading forensic anthropologists, is an expert." Page 11

What is the purpose of the map on page 10?

• The map shows the locations of settlements by colonists in the early to mid-1600s on the eastern seaboard.

• The map details many types of natural resources imported and exported from early American colonies of 1650.

• The map explains how early settlers arrived in the colonies from England and Africa in the 1600s.

• The map chronicles the origins of many types of early colonial settlers before they came to North America in the 1600s.

What are two main ideas of Chapter 1?

• Attacks by Native Americans on early colonists led to some of the mystery surrounding the grave sites.

• Scientists have to be very careful at a dig site.

• The identities of uncovered human remains were a mystery to anthropologists at first because there were not any identifying markers or personal effecfts.

• In 2005, Scientists unwittingly uncovered over thirty graves while looking for artifacts within the James Fort walls.

• James Fort was missing for many, many years.

The author uses comparison x-rays, photos, and charts for the identification of JR1225B in Chapter 2. Which reason is NOT included in the text?

• gender

• ancestry location

• age approximation

• religious beliefs

Part A: On a scale of 1-10, what did scientists rate the remains of JR1225B's bones as?

• 1-2; very poor quality

• 3-4; fair quality

• 7-8; acceptable quality

• 9-10; excellent quality

Part B: Which page from the text best proves Part A?

• Page 22

• Page 23

• Page 24

• Page 25

What does the word prominent mean as used on page 31 and 32?

• flat surfae

• smooth texture

• protrudes or sticks out

• wide ridge