Pedro's Journal Test

Why was Pedro hired by the captain?

• He was young and strong.

• He could read and write.

• He knew how to fish.

• He knew how to steer a boat.

Why was Pedro's mom sad and worried for him to leave home?

• He was needed to work at home.

• He was young and she was worried for his safety.

• He didn't know how to read and write.

• He didn't know how to steer a boat.

Why was Pedro excited to find new land?

• He wanted the 10,000 maravedis promised by the Captain.

• He wanted to live somewhere else.

• He was glad to leave home.

• He wanted to be in charge of the land.

What would Pedro do with his 10,000 maravedis?

• Buy jewelry for his mom

• Buy a new dress for his mom

• Buy a house for his family

• Buy a new boat to sail on a new journey

Which genre is Pedro's Journal?

• Historical Fiction

• Informational Text

• Realistic Fiction

• Poetry

Who is the main character of the story?

• Christopher Columbus

• Santa Maria

• Pedro de Salcedo

• Diego

What were the names of the 3 ships in the fleet? Check all that apply.

• Santa Maria

• San Mario

• Nina

• Nico

• Pinta

Who was the first person to see land?

• Christopher Columbus

• Pedro

• The first mate

• Sancho

What did Pedro learn that caused him to be filled with shame?

• Many of the men were stealing gold they found in the natives' villages.

• The Captain had known from the beginning that they wouldn't reach India.

• The Captain had refused to share any of his possessions with the natives.

• Some of the natives were going to be taken to Spain as servants.

They think they are sailing to...

• India

• America

• West Indies

• California