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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 2, Dangerous Shoals and Roaring Breakers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What formal and binding agreement was signed before the passengers went ashore?
(a) Mayflower Compact.
(b) Freedom of Religion Compact.
(c) Plymouth Charter.
(d) Pilgrim Compact.

2. What governing document was drawn up before the Pilgrims went ashore?
(a) Charter of Plymouth Colony.
(b) Magna Carta.
(c) Mayflower Compact.
(d) Plymouth Colony agreement.

3. Who wrote a book about the voyage of the Mayflower?
(a) John Robinson.
(b) Robert Cushman.
(c) William Bradford.
(d) William Brewster.

4. What ship did the Pilgrims purchase?
(a) Speedwell.
(b) Swallow.
(c) White Angel.
(d) Mayflower.

5. Who is the carpenter turned Indian fighter that the author will focus on in the book?
(a) William Brewster.
(b) Benjamin Church
(c) Edward Winslow.
(d) William Bradford.

Short Answer Questions

1. How close were the nearest English communities in America to the new colony at Plymouth?

2. How many men did not sign the agreement before the Mayflower landed?

3. What was William Bradford's occupation?

4. What was Cape Cod known for?

5. Where was the ship's helmsman stationed?

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