Pedro's Journal

Which sentence shows that Pedro is the narrator of the story?

• The ship's roster has me down as Pedro de Salcedo.

• ... this parcel of letters and drawings too...

• Pedro de mi corazon, Pedro of my heart.

• She lifted her hand to wave goodbye.

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Which evidence from the story shows the crew's reactions to being far from land?

• Everyone seemed crazy all day.

• I've seen him go into white rages and then pace his small cabin saying his Hail Marys.

• We finally lost sight of land as we sailed west.

• But 10,000 maravedis!

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What did Columbus offered in return if land was not found in 24 hours?

• his life

• 10,000 maravidis

• gold

• a native american

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Why did crew members change their mind about going back home?

• they saw birds in flocks

• they saw reeds and plants floating in the water

• they saw a stick with iron workings on it

• all of the above

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What is Pedro's point of view on how the natives feel about the crew members?

• the natives think that we are angels from God

• the natives jumped overboard and swam away

• the natives bring gifts

• the natives love Columbus

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Based on the ending of the story, do you believe Pedro will go on a second voyage?

• Yes

• No

• I don't know

• maybe

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Why did Captain Columbus want Pedro to go on his journey with him?

• Pedro was a great seaman.

• Columbus thought that Pedro could lead the way.

• Pedro knew how to read and write.

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When they lost sight of land, what offer did the Captain make to the men?

• The man who caught the most fish would earn a day of rest.

• He would share any riches they might find in India

• He would increase their wages if they arrived in India ahead of schedule.

• The first man to spot land in the west would be rewarded.

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Throughout the voyage, Pedro thought about...

• eating fresh food again

• his mother

• becoming rich

• his girlfriend

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Someone who translates or explains a language to someone is an ____________________________.

• musician

• interpreter

• dugout

• fashion designer

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