Blood On The River Exam

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1. The colonists traded glass, copper, and beads for this.

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The colonists traded glass, copper, and beads for food. This suggests that the colonists were in need of sustenance and relied on trading these items in exchange for food. The trade indicates that the colonists valued food as a vital resource and were willing to exchange valuable items for it. This trade system likely helped the colonists survive and sustain themselves in their new environment.

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Blood On The River Exam - Quiz

Test your knowledge on this historical fiction book with this quiz.

2. What was Samuel trying to steal?

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Samuel was attempting to steal a locket.

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3. Who did Richard and Samuel serve?

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Richard and Samuel served John Smith and Reverend Hunt.

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4. John Smith was in the House of Burgesses.

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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.

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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"

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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.

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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.

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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. Match the order of the presidents/governor.
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10. Captain Smith returned to England with this boy.

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Captain Smith returned to England with Richard.

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11. Match the name with the action.
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12. Who were the Gentlemen?

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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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The colonists traded glass, copper, and beads for this.
What was Samuel trying to steal?
Who did Richard and Samuel serve?
John Smith was in the House of Burgesses.
Captain Smith went to Werewocomoco.
The three ships that sailed to Virginia were the......
They did not find gold in the colony, but they found this.
Chief Powhatan was not named an English subject.
Match the order of the presidents/governor.
Captain Smith returned to England with this boy.
Match the name with the action.
Who were the Gentlemen?
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