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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Jacataqua.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does De Soto begin his journey into the North American mainland?
(a) Florida.
(b) Alabama.
(c) Lousisiana.
(d) Georgia.

2. What happens when Bridget Bishop attempts to plead not guilty?
(a) She is denied the chance to hear the witnesses against her.
(b) She is convicted of gross lying in the court.
(c) She is tortured until she confesses.
(d) She is allowed to speak on her own behalf.

3. What does Williams say that Americans think they will lose if they were ever to serve another person?
(a) Independence.
(b) Arrogance.
(c) Faith.
(d) Self-esteem.

4. Why does "she" say that De Soto's men are beginning to hate him?
(a) Because they are afraid that they will all be killed in battle.
(b) Because they are worried that they will never make it back to Spain.
(c) Because he has subjected them to many hardships and they have found no gold.
(d) Because they have become infected with diseases and are experiencing epidemics.

5. What does Williams say is the one thing that Americans fear more than anything else in the world?
(a) Touch.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) War.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is De Soto uncertain whether he wants to meet Francisco Maldonado?

2. What does Jacataqua ask Aaron Burr to do?

3. How does De Soto keep his men alive when the maize crop fails?

4. Where do De Soto and his men retreat to after the Indians burn their camp?

5. How does the death of Juan Ortiz affect De Soto?

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