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Blood River 17-22

Chapters 17-22

QuestionAnswer
Imputation A suggestion or accustation
Depose To remove from rank or position
What is the worst part about the settlement burning down? The storehouses and all of the food in them have been destroyed.
Name the two examples of figurative language in the following sentence found on p. 134, “Flames lick their way down the palisade, spreading like spilled wine.” Personification and Simile
Who is Pocahontas the daughter of? Chief Powhatan
How has Samuel changed since coming to Jamestown? He has learned to depend on others with the importance of cooperation and teamwork.
On p. 138, Samuel uses a metaphor to compare the Englishmen and Powhatans to centipedes. Explain how together they are like centipedes. They stand together and work on "many legs" being strong and not toppling over.
Decree To order or decide officially
Launch To forcefully put into motion
Convert To accept different beliefs or ideas
Why does Captain Smith think it’s a bad idea for Captain Newport to take the crown and gifts from King James to Chief Powhatan? He thinks it will insult him. Chief Powhatan will think he is now serving England and the king and that his people are subjects. This could lead to war.
How does Captain Smith become President of Jamestown? President Ratcliffe decided he wanted a house built in the woods, the men are enraged. The men then choose Captain John Smith as their next President.
What is the name of the Powhatan village Captain Smith, Samuel, and Namontack visit? Werowocomoco
At the end of Chapter 20, Samuel says that when he first came to Virginia, he used to hate the natives and wanted them dead. Why does he no longer feel this way? He has made friends with them and seen how they treat them. The Powhatan helped them when they were near starvation.
Fuming Displaying frustration or anger
Wielding Have or be able to use power or a weapon
How many days does Chief Powhatan give Captain Smith to deliver the gifts to him? 8 days
Who does Ann Burras marry? John Laydon
"This chills me to my bones." What does this figurative language mean. He is scared.
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