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Blood River 4-9

Chapters 4-9

QuestionAnswer
ignorant not aware or informed
gullible easily convinced into believing anything
fuming displaying frustration or anger
savages people who are uncivilized or wild
In Chapter 4, Captain Newport informs Captain Smith that he is under arrest. Who accuses him of the crime? Master Wingfield
In Chapter 5, what does the “very large pinecone with spiky leaves” turn out to be? pineapple
In Chapter 6, who orders the path to be cut to the hot baths in the forest? Captain Ratcliffe
Why isn’t Captain Smith hanged at the gallows? Reverend Hunt convinces them to use him as a translator
What is in the box that was not allowed to be opened until they reached Virginia? The names of the men chosen by the Virginia Company to be their leaders and directions/instructions.
Who does the council vote as the first president of Jamestown? Master Wingfield
What does wingapo mean? my beloved friend
“The sound of crashing waves is a roar in my ears…” metaphor
“Lanterns are lit, and they are swinging wildly, making shadows move like ghostly dancers.” simile
“Tears catch in my throat.” personification
“There are no houses, no huts, just wise old trees in spring leaf, standing guard over the sandy shore.” personification
“...the Indians are already leaving, creeping away silently on hands and feet like bears.” simile
“The trees wave their branches in the breeze, and a huge gray bird circles, calling out his objection to our presence.” personification
“Over the next several days, we boys, servants, laborers, sailors, carpenters, and soldiers work as hard as mules.” simile
“Captain Smith’s suspicions run like poison through the settlement.” simile
Why do the instructions from the Virginia Company tell the men not to write home saying anything bad about the New World? They don’t want them to be discouraged from coming to the New World
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