View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Discovery of Kentucky.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Columbus want to do instead of traveling to the New World again?
(a) He wants to go on a pilgrimmage to holy places.
(b) He wants to circumnavigate the globe.
(c) He wants to go on vacation to someplace warm and tropical.
(d) He wants to visit his family members in Portugal.

2. What adjective does the narrator use to describe Boone's character?
(a) Temperamental.
(b) Strong.
(c) Brave.
(d) Mild.

3. What causes the Puritan elders to finally get fed up with Thomas Morton?
(a) He plans a big party with music and liquor.
(b) He starts a revolt against the authorities.
(c) He begins to trade guns with the Indians.
(d) He decides to marry an Indian woman.

4. What is the moral of the story about the lusty young man who fell overboard and was hauled back in?
(a) It is important to pay attention so that you are not swept overboard.
(b) Faith and hope can see you through even tough times.
(c) Tenacity and determination can save your life.
(d) It is good to have friends who can help you when you need it.

5. What adjective does the narrator use to describe the Pilgrims' eagerness to share their beliefs?
(a) Hard-working.
(b) Dreadful.
(c) Bold.
(d) Fierce.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Puritans have such a strong impact on the national character, according to the narrator?

2. Why is Ponce de Leon free to go exploring in Florida?

3. What happens to Columbus when he finally makes it back to Spain?

4. How can Boone's attitude toward Indians best be described?

5. What is Williams trying to tell the reader about Columbus when he quotes details about how harrowing the storms at sea during Columbus' voyages were?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 406 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample