Blood On The River Exam

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  • 2. 

    What was Samuel trying to steal?

    • Purse

    • Locket

    • Hat

    • Hatchet

    Correct Answer
    A. Locket
    Explanation
    Samuel was attempting to steal a locket.

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  • 3. 

    Who did Richard and Samuel serve?

    • George Percy, Thomas Gates

    • Edward Wingfield, Edward Brookes

    • John Smith, John Rolfe

    • John Smith, Reverend Hunt

    Correct Answer
    A. John Smith, Reverend Hunt
    Explanation
    Richard and Samuel served John Smith and Reverend Hunt.

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  • 4. 

    John Smith was in the House of Burgesses.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because John Smith was not a member of the House of Burgesses. The House of Burgesses was the first legislative assembly in the American colonies, established in Virginia in 1619. John Smith was a prominent English explorer and leader of the Jamestown settlement in Virginia, but he did not serve in the House of Burgesses.

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  • 5. 

    Captain Smith went to Werewocomoco.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement "Captain Smith went to Werewocomoco" is true. This implies that Captain Smith visited Werewocomoco at some point.

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  • 6. 

    The three ships that sailed to Virginia were the... "use a comma to separate words"

    Correct Answer
    Susan Constant, Godspeed, Discovery
    Discovery, Susan Constant, Godspeed
    Godspeed, Discovery, Susan Constant
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Susan Constant, Godspeed, Discovery". The three ships that sailed to Virginia were named Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery.

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  • 7. 

    They did not find gold in the colony, but they found this.

    Correct Answer
    Iron Pyrite
    Pyrite
    Explanation
    Iron Pyrite and Pyrite are both names for the same mineral. It is commonly known as "fool's gold" because of its resemblance to real gold. The statement suggests that although gold was not found in the colony, Iron Pyrite (or Pyrite) was discovered instead. This mineral is often mistaken for gold due to its similar appearance, but it is not as valuable as real gold.

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  • 8. 

    Chief Powhatan was not named an English subject.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "Chief Powhatan was not named an English subject" is false. This implies that Chief Powhatan was indeed named an English subject. However, since the statement does not provide any further context or information, it is unclear why Chief Powhatan was named an English subject or what the implications of this naming might be.

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  • 9. 

    Captain Smith returned to England with this boy.

    • Namontack

    • Kainta

    • Richard

    • Samuel

    Correct Answer
    A. Richard
    Explanation
    Captain Smith returned to England with Richard.

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  • 10. 

    Who were the Gentlemen?

    • Edward Wingfield

    • Thomas Gates

    • John Laydon

    • Mr. Forrest

    • John Smith

    • Reverend Hunt

    • George Percy

    • Ship Captains

    • Chief Powhatan

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Edward Wingfield
    A. Thomas Gates
    A. John Laydon
    A. Mr. Forrest
    A. George Percy
    A. Ship Captains
    Explanation
    The gentlemen mentioned in the list are individuals who were involved in the establishment of the Jamestown colony in Virginia. Edward Wingfield, Thomas Gates, John Laydon, Mr. Forrest, George Percy, and the ship captains were all part of the group of settlers who arrived at Jamestown in 1607. They played various roles in the early years of the colony, including leadership positions and contributing to the survival and development of the settlement. Chief Powhatan, on the other hand, was the leader of the Powhatan Native American tribe and interacted with the Jamestown settlers but was not one of the gentlemen mentioned in the list.

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