Historical Novel Quiz

What is the title of the historical novel summarized in the document?

• Blood on the River: Jamestown 1607

• Journey to the New World

• Samuel Collier's Adventure

• The Powhatan Confederacy

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Who is the main character in "Blood on the River: Jamestown 1607"?

• Captain John Smith

• Chief Powhatan

• Samuel Collier

• Pocahontas

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Where is the story primarily set?

• Paris, France

• London, England, and Jamestown, Virginia

• Rome, Italy

• New York, USA

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What challenges do the colonists face upon arrival in Jamestown?

• Lack of water

• Harsh weather, lack of food, and conflicts with Native American tribes

• Disease and wild animals

• Financial problems

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Who leads the Powhatan Confederacy?

• Captain John Smith

• Samuel Collier

• Chief Powhatan

• Pocahontas

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What significant event marks the climax of the story?

• Samuel's return to London

• Captain John Smith's capture by the Powhatan and Pocahontas's intervention

• The colonists finding gold

• The arrival of more settlers from England

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Samuel learn through his experiences in Jamestown?

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is a key theme highlighted in the novel regarding the establishment of a new colony?

• Wealth and Prosperity

• Survival and Adaptation

• Love and Friendship

• Technology and Innovation

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which theme in the book explores the interactions between English colonists and Native Americans?

• Personal Growth and Responsibility

• Cultural Interaction and Conflict

• Survival and Adaptation

• Economic Development

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is central to Samuel's character development in the novel?

• His relationship with Pocahontas

• His journey from a street urchin to a key member of the colony

• His wealth and social status

• His technological innovations

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9