Characters
The Settlement
Native Americans
Who, What, Where
Book Basics
100

This young boy serves as the protagonist and narrates the story of the Jamestown settlement.

Who is Samuel

100

Where did the colonists settle? City and state needed.

What is Jamestown, Virginia

100

This powerful leader of the Powhatan Confederacy seeks to protect his people from the encroaching settlers

Who is Chief Powhatan 

100

What does Samuel steal at the beginning of the book?

What is his mother's locket

100

What type of genre is this book?

What is Historical Fiction

200

This character is Samuel's mentor and a key leader in the Jamestown settlement, known for his leadership skills.

Who is Captain Smith

200

This year marks the founding of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America.

What is 1607

200

This tribe, part of the Powhatan Confederacy, is known for its initial encounters with the Jamestown settlers.

What is the Powhatan Tribe

200

Samuel's journey to the New World begins in this city, from which the settlers sail to Virginia.

What is London?

200

Who is the author of the book? First and last name needed.

Who is Elisa Carbone

300

She is the daughter of the Powhatan chief and plays a significant role in the interactions between the settlers and Native Americans.

Who is Pocahontas 

300

This river provided a strategic location for the Jamestown settlement, influencing trade and defense

What is the James River

300

The language the Native Americans speak is...

What is Algonquin

300

The settlement struggled to survive in its early years due to a lack of this vital resource, leading to high mortality rates.

What is Food (lack of proper nutrition)

300

What perspective is this book written in?

What is First Person

400

This character is a fellow settler who often clashes with Samuel and represents the challenges of life in the colony.

Who is Captain Ratcliffe

400

This crucial factor contributed to the settlers' difficulties in establishing a successful colony, including health issues and food shortages. 

What is Environmental Factor

400

This conflict arises between the settlers and Native Americans. They both want _________?

What is Land

400

What is the name of the lady who had the child? First and Last name needed.

Who is Ann Laydon

400

What does "Wingapo" mean?

What is My beloved friend

500

This character serves as a symbol of hope and resilience for Samuel amidst the struggles in Jamestown. 

HINT: It is not Captain Smith

Who is Samuel's Mother

500

This crucial factor contributed to the settlers' difficulties in establishing a successful colony, including fighting with the Native Americans and conflict with the gentlemen.

What are Social Factors

500

Name a Native tribe that was depicted as an ally to the Powhatans. 

What is Arrohateck, Pamunkey, Mattaponi, or  Youghtanund tribe. 

500

Samuel learns this important skill from the Native Americans, which becomes vital for the settlers' survival.

What is Farming

500

What is one theme in the story? Give an example as to why you chose that theme.

What is Working Together, Adaptability, Love, Growth...

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