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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Pilgrims do on November 12?

2. Who was the most notable arrival on the ship that arrived in November of 1621 ?

3. How long can Indian corn be stored without spoiling?

4. How old was the most powerful Native leader in the region?

5. At the end of Chapter 7, who was launching a plan to become the most powerful Indian leader in New England?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Standish's first expedition to look for a potential settlement site.

2. Why wasn't the terrain surrounding Plymouth a primeval forest?

3. Why were passengers in an uproar when they learned they were headed to New England rather than the Hudson River?

4. How did Weston betray the Pilgrims?

5. How did the Pilgrims attempt to make a show of strength to the Indians?

6. What one clue did Bradford leave that might indicate how he felt about the death of his wife?

7. Where should the Pilgrims have settled rather than Plymouth?

8. Why does the author state that the story about the Pilgrims changes from the story we know to the story that we need to know?

9. Why were the Nausets "ill affected toward the English"?

10. How did the Pilgrims solve the problem of having to entertain and feed a continual stream of Indian visitors?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several theories regarding what started the war between the English and King Philip. Explain the different theories and why one theory for the cause of the war is more plausible than other theories.

Essay Topic 2

A common theme throughout the book is the Puritan belief that everything in life happens for a reason. Explain this belief, how it affected the Puritan's daily lives, and show examples of incidents the Puritans believed occurred because God made them occur.

Essay Topic 3

Some might say it is contradictory for people with strong religious beliefs to use violence to suit their purposes. Argue why you think it was or was not contradictory for the Pilgrims to use violence. Use specific examples from the book to support your argument.

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