Jamestown Conflicts and Leadership Challenges

In Jamestown, tensions rise as gentlemen plan to abandon the commoners by taking all supplies back to England. Reverend Hunt prays for a miracle, and Captain Smith returns with Native allies, confronting the gentlemen. Smith shares his capture story, revealing how a young Native girl saved him. However, the gentlemen arrest Smith, blaming him for the deaths of two men. As Smith faces trial, tensions escalate among the settlers, with some fearing starvation.

What is the main concern of the commoners in Jamestown at the beginning of the chapter?

• The lack of shelter

• The gentlemen leaving with all the food

• The harsh winter weather

• The threat of attack from natives

What do the gentlemen plan to do with the ship Discovery?

• Convert it into a fort

• Sail to England with all the food

• Use it to trade with the natives

• Sink it to prevent escape

What does Reverend Hunt suggest as a source of hope?

• The arrival of reinforcements

• A change in the weather

• Negotiating with the gentlemen

• Praying for a miracle

How do the commoners react to Captain Smith's return?

• They are indifferent

• They cheer and feel relieved

• They are suspicious of him

• They ignore him

What surprising action does Captain Smith take with the native men?

• He gives them muskets

• He offers them food

• He gives them cannons

• He asks them to leave

What accusation leads to Captain Smith's arrest?

• Attempting to flee to England

• Being responsible for the deaths of two men

• Conspiring with the natives

• Stealing food