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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why would John Winthrop be inclined to go to the new world, America?
(a) Because he wants to take religion to the heathens.
(b) Because his job has been dissolved by the king.
(c) Because he wants to cross the ocean in his lifetime.
(d) Because he has an adventurous spirit.

2. Why do Bess and Harry require a special marriage license?
(a) Because they are cousins
(b) Because they are Episcopalians
(c) Because they are papists
(d) Because they are underage

3. Who does not seem interested in marrying Bess?
(a) Edward
(b) William
(c) Harry
(d) Jack

4. Why does the Fones family not celebrate Christmas?
(a) Because they are dissenters from the Episcopalian faith.
(b) Because they celebrate Kwaanza instead.
(c) Because they are Jewish.
(d) Because they are Muslims.

5. What is the name of the ship on which John Winthrop sails to New England?
(a) Antigone
(b) Arbella
(c) Amistad
(d) Armistice

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Anne's brother who still lives at home?

2. What does this customer tell Bess is awaiting her on the other side of the wall?

3. What has Bess' cousin, Harry, sent from Barbados?

4. Who does Harry bring with him to dinner?

5. Why is the Winthrop family in mourning?

(see the answer key)

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