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Phillips & Phillips: The Worlds of Christopher Columbus, "Seville to Española"

  1. Based on the first and third paragraphs, one could conclude that Columbus _______.

    1. did not have the best quality ships
    2. was not as popular as he used to be
    3. was the most successful sailor in Spain at the time
    4. was forbidden to go to Espaņola

  2. What sequence below describes the route of Columbus's journey?

    1. Santo Domingo, Cadiz, Arzila, Canaries
    2. Cadiz, Seville, Arzila, Canaries
    3. Seville, Cadiz, Morocco, Las Palmas
    4. Seville, Cadiz, Canaries, Arzila, Las Palmas

  3. Though Columbus was forbidden to visit the island of Espaņola, he still had three reasons why he wanted to stop there. What were they?

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  4. Though the hurricane that struck while Columbus was near Santo Domingo caused much sadness for Columbus, he also had reason to feel lucky. Which events caused his sadness, and which made him feel fortunate?

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