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What does Samuel steal in Chapter 1?
A locket.
Who was in charge of the orphanage at the beginning of the story?
Reverend Hunt
What does Wingapo mean?
Hello.
What Native American tribe lies near the James Town Site?
Algonquin
What is one major character that passes away in the story?
answers will vary
What is a shallop?
A small boat.
What did you find out about Samuel's early life by reading Blood on the River?
orphan, parents passed away, insecure childhood, caught stealing
What does Ann Burras' sweetheart make for her?
A cherrywood chest.
Who is arrested for stealing food?
Captain Wingfield.
How did events in Samuel's childhood effect Samuel's later life?
feelings of mistrust, fighting for himself, didn't get along with others, didn't understand others' feelings
Why were the first African slaves brought to Virginia?
To work in tobacco fields.
Name a minor character in the book (someone who played an important role in the story, but did not appear for a very long time). What is their role?
Answers will vary.
What is a major challenge the people of James Town faced? How is this challenge different in modern American life (maybe think: why is it no longer a challenge?)?
answers will vary
(test-need 3)
Samuel is at a different stage in his life compared to most of the settlers at James Town. How do you think this makes a difference in the telling of the story of the early settlement?
Why is John Smith arrested on the way to Virginia?
The leaders claim he wants to overthrow the government of the mission.
How does Reverend Hunt convince leaders to let him free Captain Smith?
He tells them Smith's ability to translate native languages will help them survive?