How did colonists' attitudes toward Britain begin to change?
They wanted to become part of France instead
They supported King George more as time passed
They grew tired of paying high taxes to the British
They became less interested in the war
What does the phrase "a wave of sadness crashed over Nate" mean?
He wanted to swim in the ocean
He got seasick thinking about his past
He felt overwhelmed by grief
He was caught in a storm
Which emotion is emphasized by Eliza’s warning to be quiet?
Confusion
Joy
Fear
Anger
Why does Nate believe the war won’t change things for Eliza and Theo?
He knows that even if America wins, slavery will continue
He believes Storch will set them free
He doesn’t understand the war
He thinks Eliza and Theo will escape before the war ends
Why does Nate think he should be grateful to Storch?
Storch treats him like his own son
Storch gave him a job on a ship
Storch tells him exciting stories
Other orphans have even worse lives
Which word has a connotation of sadness?
Crisscrossing
Swallowed
Giggling
Tortured
What is the meaning of the word "voyages" in the passage?
Battles
Adventures in the forest
Storms
Journeys by sea
Which sentence helps us infer that Eliza is a slave working for Storch?
Eliza rarely talked about Gregory, it hurt her too much
Seconds later Eliza came rushing out of the house
She was Nate’s family now
Eliza had Theo’s same dark brown skin and big, bright eyes.
Which sentence helps us understand the meaning of "orphan"?
Suddenly Nate was an orphan with just one living relative
Nate’s bed was a hammock hanging from the ceiling
A voice growled
You are very fierce!
What does Nate do to help Theo feel like a pirate?
He gives him a real sword
He teaches him how to fight
He plays along and calls him fierce
He tells him pirates aren’t real
Which statement explains why Nate was taken in by Storch?
Storch was the only living relative Nate had
Storch was good friends with Nate’s father
Storch needed help with his business
Storch had always wanted to raise a child
Why does Nate feel disconnected from the war?
He believes nothing will change for him or his friends
He is secretly on King George’s side
He is too young to understand war
He doesn’t know what’s happening
Why does Eliza fear for Theo’s future?
She thinks he will run away from home
She believes he will get into trouble for playing pirate
She is worried he will become a sailor
She fears Storch might sell him like he sold her husband