Study

Blood on the River: Ch. 9-11

  •   0%
  •  0     0     0

      Back   Restart
  • Who suggests building a palisade around the colony?
    John Smith
  • What mistake gets James killed?
    He leaves the tent and runs toward the boats.
  • What does Samuel receive from Master Clovell?
    His armor and sword (after he dies).
  • 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 is John Smith training Samuel to do?
    Use a sword/fight
  • Name one character killed by natives in the book.
    Master Clovell/ James/ Newport's dog
  • What do Samuel and Richard do to avoid being hit by arrows?
    They hide behind a mattress.
  • What do the natives bring the colonists?
    Food to trade
  • What does Captain Smith think the natives are really doing?
    He thinks they are spying on them/planning an attack.
  • Which tribe does Captain Newport say the Powhatan have taken out already?
    the Chesapeake
  • What is killing the wheat crops?
    They only have salty water to use on the crops.
  • What does Captain Smith compare sword fighting to?
    Dancing
  • What is wrong with the river water?
    It is salty from high tide.
  • What does Samuel regret and pray about?
    Not saving James when he is killed by natives.
    • Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies.