Question

the rest, until i was about 30 paces from the enemy... when i saw them making a move to fire at us, i rested my musket against my cheek and aimed directly at one of their three chiefs. with the same shot, two fell to the ground, and one of their men was wounded... when our side saw this shot... they began to raise such loud cries that one could not have heard it thunder. meanwhile, the arrows flew on both sides. 17. according to the passage, what caused samuel champlain to fire his musket? he saw the enemy making a move to fire at his side. 18. which of these statements is suggested by the information in the drawing? a. both groups were armed with muskets. b. both groups traveled to the battle by canoe. c. champlain was the only frenchman in the battle. d. the men on the ground were only slightly wounded.

Explanation:

For question 17, the text clearly states "When I saw them making a move to fire at us, I rested my musket against my cheek and aimed...", so the cause for Samuel Champlain to fire his musket was seeing the enemy about to fire at his side. For question 18, in the drawing, we can see canoes on the water, suggesting both groups traveled to the battle by canoe. There are no clear indications for the other options.

Answer:

1. He saw the enemy making a move to fire at his side.
2. B. Both groups traveled to the battle by canoe.