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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Governor feared that the separation would bring about _____.
(a) Lack of control over the people.
(b) A breakdown in Indian relations.
(c) Lawlessness.
(d) The wrath of God.

2. Another plague swept through the area, this time throughout the Indian community. Out of 1000 Indians, approximately ___ survived.
(a) 50.
(b) 250.
(c) 100.
(d) 75.

3. Bradford details the trade activities that took place on which river:
(a) Delaware.
(b) Connecticut.
(c) Charles.
(d) Potomac.

4. The man's plan was to do which of the following:
(a) Oust Bradford as governor.
(b) Steal land from the Massachusetts.
(c) Take over the colonies.
(d) Steal food from Plymouth Plantation.

5. One letter stated that Allerton had gone so far with his treachery that there was no way ____ could be repaired.
(a) Trust.
(b) The accounts.
(c) The relationship.
(d) His soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. Up until this time Bradford had stated that it would not be wise to ____ Weston.

2. Bradford details the shipwreck of which vessel?

3. What was the main purpose of the ship?

4. In 1634 this tribe started a feud with the _____.

5. Bradford skips over some of the events, including the election of the new governor, Thomas ______, and the activities of Allerton.

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the arrival of the Reverend Ralph Smith.

2. The Pilgrims were stuck once again by extensive illness. What was the cause?

3. Examine the distress over the growth of the colony and how it came about.

4. What eventually happened to Weston?

5. The people at Weston's Plantation began to suffer from lack of food. Discuss Bradford's impression of the facts.

6. Discuss the petition to settle the conflict between the Dutch and the French. Who was in charge of examining and approving it?

7. What were some of the difficulties faced by Winslow when he attempted to hire another minister for Plymouth Plantation?

8. What happened to Massasoit during this time?

9. Other than Weston, John Peirce also attempted to betray people in the colonies. Examine Peirce's actions.

10. There was a tremendous hurricane that struck the colony in the middle of August. Explain the severity of the hurricane as well as Bradford's comments.

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