Blood on the River Quiz: Chapters 7-8

What is the main setting for Chapters 7 and 8 of "Blood on the River"?

• The streets of London

• A ship traveling to the New World

• A Native American village

• A school in England

Who is the main character in Chapters 7 and 8?

• Captain Smith

• Reverend Hunt

• Samuel Collier

• Richard

Which event causes tension among the gentlemen and the commoners on the ship?

• A storm at sea

• The lack of food and water

• The arrest of Captain Smith

• The arrival at Jamestown

Why do the gentlemen on the ship want to arrest Captain Smith?

• They believe he is stealing supplies

• They think he is plotting to take over the expedition

• He is caught fighting with another sailor

• He refuses to follow orders

Summarize what Samuel learns about trust during Chapters 7 and 8.

• He learns that he can trust everyone on the ship.

• He learns that trust must be earned and not everyone is trustworthy.

• He learns that only the gentlemen can be trusted.

• He learns that trust is not important.

How does Samuel’s attitude toward Captain Smith change in these chapters?

• He becomes more suspicious of Captain Smith.

• He starts to respect and trust Captain Smith more.

• He ignores Captain Smith completely.

• He tries to get Captain Smith in trouble.

Explain why Samuel decides to defend Captain Smith when others accuse him.

• Samuel wants to impress the gentlemen.

• Samuel believes Captain Smith is innocent and has shown him kindness.

• Samuel is afraid of Captain Smith.

• Samuel is told to do so by Reverend Hunt.

What evidence from the chapters supports the idea that Samuel is changing as a person?

• He gets into more fights with the other boys.

• He starts to think before he acts and listens to advice from adults.

• He runs away from his responsibilities.

• He becomes more selfish.

Analyze how the conflict between the gentlemen and Captain Smith affects the journey to the New World.

• It makes the journey smoother and more organized.

• It creates distrust and makes the journey more difficult for everyone.

• It has no effect on the journey.

• It causes the ship to turn back to England.

Based on Samuel’s actions and thoughts in Chapters 7 and 8, what can you infer about his motivations?

• He wants to become a gentleman.

• He wants to survive and find someone he can trust.

• He wants to return to England.

• He wants to be the captain of the ship.