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Who led the mission to Florida in 1528?
Hernán Cortés
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
Christopher Columbus
Francisco Pizarro
What is the main setting at the beginning of the story?
Cuba
Florida panhandle
Texas
Mexico
What is the primary conflict faced by Cabeza de Vaca and his men?
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Technology
Character vs. Society
What action did the men take when they were starving in the Florida panhandle?
They found a hidden food source
They returned to Cuba
They killed their horses for food
They surrendered to Native AmericansThey surrendered to Nati
What was the initial goal of the expedition in Florida?
To claim Florida for the Spanish empire
To find a passage to India
To find the Pacific Ocean
To convert Native Americans to Christianity
What is the primary theme of the story?
The pursuit of wealth
Discovery of new lands
Survival and transformation
Revenge
How long did the journey across the Gulf of Mexico take on the rafts?
Two months
Two weeks
One month
Three months
Which internal conflict does Cabeza de Vaca face during his journey?
Deciding how to lead his men in battle
Struggling with his changing views on Native Americans
Choosing between survival and loyalty to Spain
Deciding whether to return to Spain
What role does Estebanico play in the story?
A guide for the men
The antagonist
A rival to Cabeza de Vaca
A survivor and fellow healer with Cabeza de Vaca
What is the resolution of the story?
Cabeza de Vaca conquers new lands
Cabeza de Vaca becomes a powerful ruler America
The men are rescued by Spanish forces
Cabeza de Vaca returns to Spain and reflects on his journey
What significant transformation did Cabeza de Vaca undergo during his time with the Native Americans?
He plotted an escape back to Spain
He began to respect and understand Native American cultures
He converted to their religion
He became a powerful leader
How does the author use the theme of survival to impact the story's plot?
It drives the men to take extreme measures.
It causes the men to give up on their mission
It results in the men discovering new lands
It leads to conflicts between the men
What is the climax of the story?
When they find the slavers on the Pacific coast
When the survivors become healers among the Native Americans
When the rafts are built
When the men arrive in Texas
How does Cabeza de Vaca's change in attitude towards the Native Americans reflect the story's theme?
It shows his weakness
It demonstrates the theme of transformation
It represents his desire for revenge
It highlights the importance of wealth
Which external conflict drives the story forward after the men are stranded?
Character vs. Supernatural
Character vs. Nature (facing storms and hunger)
Character vs. Technology
Character vs. Society
How does the setting of the Texas coast influence the outcome of the story?
It provides a direct route back to Spain
It offers resources for survival
It leads to hardships, including starvation and enslavement
It becomes a place of permanent settlement
