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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is a mercenary?
a Powhatan warrior
a leader of a colony
a navy captain
a soldier for hire
- 2. Multiple Choice
What success did John Smith have on his adventures?
He discovered America.
He won three duels against Turkish commanders.
He was knighted and became Sir John Smith.
He became captain of the ship that sailed to Jamestown.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Why was John Smith arrested?
He stole gold from Spanish ships.
He planned a mutiny against the captain.
He voiced his opinion against the English government and the ship's captain.
He beheaded Turkish commanders.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Why was John Smith chosen as a leader of the Jamestown colony?
He was brave.
His name was drawn from a box.
He was tough.
He was egotistical.
- 5. Multiple Choice
According to the article why did the colonists struggle to survive?
They did not like their leader.
They drank bad water.
They got bitten by disease carrying mosquitoes.
The did not know how to farm, fish, or hunt.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What caused relations with the Powhatan people to improve? Choose all that apply.
John Smith stayed in the Powhatan village until they were friendly.
John Smith met with the Powhatan leader.
Pocahontas saved John Smith's life.
John Smith gave the Powhatan people gold.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why did John Smith return to England?
He suffered a gunshot wound.
He was homesick.
He wanted to find a new job.
He was sick of the weather in Jamestown.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What adjective did the author use to describe John Smith as a leader.
organized
repsectful
tough
brave
- 9. Multiple Choice
During his lifetime, how many times was John Smith captured?
1
3
5
7
- 10. Multiple Choice
What did John Smith name the northern coast of the North America?
New England
Massachusetts
New Powhatan
New London
- 11. Multiple Choice
What company did John Smith join?
Discovery Company
Jamestown Company
Virginia Company
London Company
- 12. Multiple Choice
Why did John Smith embellish (exaggerate) his stories of the Americas?
He wanted to impress Pocahontas.
He wanted to make his life sound exciting.
He wanted people to think he was a hero.
He wanted people to colonize the Americas.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Under what heading would you find information about what John Smith is known for?
Adventures
Death and Legacy
Exploring New England
Jamestown Colony
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