Synonyms
What is a synonym for Prophecy?
Prediction
What is the setting as the story begins?
It begins in London, England October 1606.
What does rein mein?
a long, narrow, leather band that is attached to a bit (= a metal bar in a horse's mouth) and is held by the rider in order to control the horse
What is Captain Smith's approach to relationships with the native people?
as long as we trade with them, there will be no war
What is one of the changes that takes place when Capt. Newport returns?
more food
What is a synonym for gallows?
hanging
What do you learn about the boy's parents?
He had a strong relationship with his mother. He did not have a strong relationship with his father.
What does snicker mean?
a disrespectful laugh
How does Samuel react when James gives him water?
he is distrustful of James
What destroys the colony at the end of Ch. 17?
a fire
What is a synonym for exalted?
superior
Where had the boy been living when his mother was alive?
He had been living in a cottage, then they moved to a poorhouse.
What does tallow mean.
hard animal fat used for candles
What was it about the water that made Samuel react in a distrustful way to James?
It's salty
What is the Powhatan's reaction to the fire?
the offer to help
What is a synonym for ruckus?
disturbance
What was the boy's name?
Samuel Collier
What does cannibal mean?
a person who eats human flesh
What is the status of Samuel's relationship with the other servant boys in Chapter 10?
they have learned to work together to get the job done
What is Namontack's impression of King James?
He thinks he is lazy
What is a synonym for dwindling?
reduce
What crime did Samuel commit?
Stealing
What does taunt mean.
(v.) to jeer at, mock; (n.) an insulting or mocking remark
What does Captain Smith say to Samuel after Captain Ratcliffe calls him a criminal?
They will be begging for my help!
True or False Namontack feels that the English way to life is better than that of the Powhatans.
False