Vocabulary
To bother someone and take their attention away from something
distract
Who is the main character of the story?
Pedro de Salcedo
What year did Columbus' fleet set sail?
1492
The type of figurative language that uses 'like' or 'as.'
simile
Give an example of a compound word.
Many options
The _____________ helped to translate from English to Spanish.
interpreter
Why was Pedro useful to the expedition?
He could read and write. (He could do the unwanted jobs)
What continent/country was Columbus trying to reach?
Asia, West Indies, (India)
Which figurative language type gives objects human characteristics?
personification
The person who takes care of someone or something.
caretaker
Name the vocab term that is the antonym of aggressive/wild.
docile
What were the name of the 3 ships in the fleet?
Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria
What did Columbus first notice about the natives?
The gold in their noses, They were easy (to trick.)
"A lush green island was there in the morning, and our three ships approached it carefully, maneuvering through breakers and a threatening barrier reef."
personification
A person who guards someone else.
bodyguard, lifeguard
Name the vocab term that is the synonym of scanty.
meager
What award could Pedro receive if he saw land first?
10,000 (Spanish coins) maravedis
What are 2 items/animals that the natives give to Columbus and his crew?
parrots spears thread
"The crew loves it, and no one loves it better than Columbus. He lifts his open palms to them like a priest at Mass."
simile
A document you need in order to leave the country.
passport
How many feet is 21 fathoms?
126 feet
Pedro dedicates his journal to his mother. She calls him _____ ___ ___ ________
Pedro de mi corazon, Pedro of my heart
What 2 things does Columbus do to intimidate the native group that wanted to kill him?
cuts off the leather necklace with his sword, demonstrates the crossbow
"Tonight is the night of the full moon, and once again we are traveling through a ... meadow of seaweed."
metaphor
Why did the toddler throw the butter out of the window? He wanted to see the ______.
butterfly