17. What is the subject of this passage? *
(A) The reasons for brickmaking in Jamestown
(B) The cause of the failure of Jamestown
(C) The laws of the Virginia colonists
(D) The problems of the early American colonies
18. In the first half of the 1600’s, most buildings in Jamestown were probably made of *
(A) earth
(B) stone
(C) brick
(D) wood
19. Which of the following was NOT a reason for using bricks in construction? *
(A) Wood had to be brought from some distance.
(B) There was considerable clay available.
(C) The timber was not of good quality.
(D) The lumbering process depended on good roads.
20. It can be inferred from the passage that Jamestown was established on *
(A) a wooded peninsula with a clay soil
(B) a barren peninsula near other towns
(C) an unithabitable peninsula with few natural resources
(D) a rocky peninsula with a small forested area
21. It can inferred from the passage that settlers who built with bricks in the 1660’s were *
(A) planning to return to England
(B) not concerned about durability
(C) obeying the laws
(D) interested in larger residences
22. It is likely that the Virginia Assembly, by passing a law regarding building construction, hoped to *
(A) increase the manufacture of bricks
(B) prevent the destruction of trees in the area of Jamestown
(C) discourage people from settling in Jamestown
(D) establish a city that would be an example for the future
23. Prior to the action of the Virginia Company of London, Jamestown probably had an insufficient number of *
(A) colonists
(B) bricklayers
(C) clay sources
(D) medical facilities
24. What eventually happened to Jamestown? *
(A) It became a model city.
(B) It was practically destroyed.
(C) It remained the seat of government.
(D) It was almost completed.