Characters
Who is the main character who tells the story and grows up during the book?
Samuel Collier
In what city does Samuel live before traveling to the New World?
London, England
Why is Samuel sent away from London?
He gets into trouble for stealing his mothers lockett
What word describes Jamestown as a settlement controlled by England?
Colony
How many calendar days left until June 5th?
a: 148 b: 180 c: 110 d: 98
148
Which leader in Jamestown is known for being strict but fair?
Captain John Smith
What body of water must the settlers cross to reach Virginia?
Atlantic Ocean
What year do the settlers arrive in Jamestown?
1607
What does the word “page” mean in the story?
A helper or servant to an important person
Who is the second youngest K-12 teacher at CK?
Mrs. Gonzalez
Who is Samuel’s friend in Jamestown that helps him adjust to colony life?
Richard Mutton
What is the name of the English settlement in Virginia?
Jamestown
What rule does Captain Smith make to keep people working?
What lesson does the book teach about working together?
Teamwork helps people survive
What year were jolly ranchers invented?
a: 1958 b: 1949 c: 2001 d: 1986
1949
Which Powhatan leader is Pocahontas’s father?
Chief Powhatan
What nearby group of people live close to Jamestown and interact with the settlers?
The Powhatan people
What happens to Captain John Smith that causes him to leave the colony?
He is badly injured
How does Samuel’s view of the Powhatan people change?
He learns to respect their culture and skills
What is Ms. Mendoza's favorite animated movie?
Elemental
Which character loses power because he cares more about himself than the colony?
Master Wingfield
Why is the journey to Virginia dangerous for the settlers?
There is sickness, hunger, storms, and lack of supplies
What terrible time caused many settlers to die from hunger and cold? When was this?
The Starving Time
1609-1610
What is the biggest way Samuel changes by the end of the story?
He becomes responsible, thoughtful, and caring
Where did Mrs. Kennedy go to college?
Redlands University