Results: Left to Die on the Isle of Demons (Part 1 of 5)
A French noblewoman, her lover, and her servant were left to die on an uninhabited island near Newfoundland.
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1.
Appointed the "Lieutenant-General in the Country of Canada" by his childhood friend French King Francois I, Jean-Francois de la Roque de Roberval set sail from France in 1542 to "spread the Holy Catholic faith" in Canada. More likely, since he was a Protestant and had borrowed money to finance his expedition, he hoped to recoup his fortune. Would you be willing to sail across the ocean to another continent?
No, I wouldn't.
29%
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261 votes
Not in 1542
33%
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302 votes
Yes, I would.
11%
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104 votes
N/A
27%
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247 votes
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2.
Marguerite de la Roque, 27, an unmarried wealthy noblewoman who shared ownership of land in France with her uncle or cousin Roberval (pictured), was aboard one of his 3 ships on the expedition - the one he captained. Are you surprised a young noblewoman would take part in this expedition that included thieves and murderers freshly removed from prison to populate and perform heavy labor for the new settlement?
Yes
38%
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350 votes
No
23%
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211 votes
N/A
39%
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353 votes
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3.
During the two-month sea voyage, Marguerite had an illicit affair with a man onboard. What's your reaction?
How disgusting!
6%
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53 votes
I'm shocked - especially given the era and her status.
13%
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117 votes
It's not something I could imagine doing.
11%
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97 votes
The heart wants what the heart wants.
23%
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210 votes
Good for her!
12%
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113 votes
N/A
35%
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324 votes
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