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Name one character killed by natives in the book.
Master Clovell/ James/ Newport's dog
What is John Smith training Samuel to do?
Use a sword/fight
What do the natives bring the colonists?
Food to trade
What is inside the box that they were not allowed to open until they reached Virginia?
The names of the people who would govern/lead the colony.
What does Samuel regret and pray about?
Not saving James when he is killed by natives.
Who suggests building a palisade around the colony?
John Smith
What does Captain Smith compare sword fighting to?
Dancing
What does Captain Smith think the natives are really doing?
He thinks they are spying on them/planning an attack.
What does Samuel receive from Master Clovell?
His armor and sword (after he dies).
Which tribe does Captain Newport say the Powhatan have taken out already?
the Chesapeake
What do Samuel and Richard do to avoid being hit by arrows?
They hide behind a mattress.
What mistake gets James killed?
He leaves the tent and runs toward the boats.
What is wrong with the river water?
It is salty from high tide.
What is killing the wheat crops?
They only have salty water to use on the crops.
