1. Which of the following statements shows that Eric the Red has accepted his fate?
(a) "This is my portion. I do not call it not to my liking. Hardship lives in me."
(b) "One or the other of us had to die, under the natural circumstance."
(c) "...this is what they say: Eric, son of evil, come and be forgiven."
(d) "Eric the Red is a marked man, beyond the law, so it would seem..."

2. How does the death of Juan Ortiz affect De Soto?
(a) It leaves him without a doctor.
(b) It makes him feel lonely and wish he had a friend.
(c) It leaves him without a single soldier who knows the way back.
(d) It leaves him without a translator.

3. What does Gregory mean when he says that "if anyone is looking for the secret of their good health and the freedom they exert within an individual speech and manner, it may be found in their determination to 'stay at home,' to accept the roots of their being and to grow slowly to their own maturity."
(a) Freedom is based on ideas, not experiences.
(b) Only staying at home can free you to travel elsewhere.
(c) To be truly free, you have to be true to yourself and your heritage.
(d) To be free you have to break apart from your background and upbringing.

4. Who does Gregory say is depicted more boldly by Williams than by any other writer?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Aaron Burr.
(c) Abraham Lincoln.
(d) Cotton Mather.

5. What adjective does Williams use to describe Champlain?
(a) Primitive.
(b) Opportunist.
(c) Delightful.
(d) Loving.