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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pastor Robinson tell William Bradford in his letter about once there has been bloodshed?
(a) Once there has been bloodshed, God has won.
(b) Once there has been bloodshed, there will be more.
(c) Once there has been bloodshed, the devil has been let in.
(d) Once there has been bloodshed, only spells can stop it.

2. Who is the man given land right next to the Billingtons' land?
(a) James Rider.
(b) Henry Ridger.
(c) Thomas Mallow.
(d) John Newcomen.

3. What do Dorothy's parents make her wear for dinner with William Bradford?
(a) A communion dress.
(b) A nightgown.
(c) Her own mother's second-best dress.
(d) Pants and a blazer.

4. Why will Dorothy's father refuse to agree to let her marry who she really wants to?
(a) He is Dutch.
(b) He is too young.
(c) He is American.
(d) He is too old.

5. What does William Bradford often do in the afternoons?
(a) Bathe.
(b) Build fences.
(c) Sing.
(d) Read scripture.

6. Which ship did John Bililngton arrive to Plymouth on?
(a) The Mayflower.
(b) The Olde Friend.
(c) The Sandy Waves.
(d) The Good Day.

7. What is the colonists' nickname for Myles Standish?
(a) Captain Rogue.
(b) Captain Shrimp.
(c) Captain Knave.
(d) Captain Cook.

8. How long were the newcomers past due in Part I to arrive in Plymouth?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 3 weeks.

9. What does Mr. Johnson ask John Billington's help with in Part I?
(a) Loaning him money.
(b) Clearing trees.
(c) Hunting.
(d) Getting his infant baptized.

10. Which Indians did Standish slaughter shortly after the settlers arrived in Plymouth?
(a) The Massachusetts.
(b) The Iriquois.
(c) The Tallahatchee.
(d) The Wampanoag.

11. What does John Billington do in Part I that William Bradford calls a transgression?
(a) Writes to the investors complaining of unfair treatment.
(b) Steals food.
(c) Sends his son for an agnostic education.
(d) Makes romantic advances towards Alice.

12. What does Alice dislike about Eleanor Billington's appearance?
(a) Her messy hair.
(b) Her nails.
(c) Her bonnet.
(d) Her shoes.

13. Where does Dorothy see Johannes for the last time?
(a) The market on Saturday.
(b) At school.
(c) On her own doorstep.
(d) Church.

14. What does Pastor Robinson say are Standish's main problems?
(a) Having the devil in him and being stingy.
(b) Self-loathing.
(c) His temper and his lack of empathy.
(d) Pride and self-love.

15. Where has Alice's sister traveled to live since having arrived in Plymouth?
(a) Boston.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) Salem.
(d) Virginia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dorothy and Alice used to secretly consume in Dorothy's father's study?

2. What does Eleanor say she and John Billington got after 7 years of hard labor and service in Plymouth?

3. How many children does Alice have in Part I?

4. What is the word Eleanor and John Billington use most often, privately, to refer to the leaders at Plymouth?

5. Whose head sits on a stake above the meeting house in Plymouth?

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