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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 2, Dangerous Shoals and Roaring Breakers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the 1600s, who tried to navigate the same treacherous waters that the Mayflower encountered?
(a) La Salle.
(b) Marquette.
(c) Samuel Champlain.
(d) Jolliet.

2. How close were the nearest English communities in America to the new colony at Plymouth?
(a) Over 3,000 miles.
(b) More than 500 miles.
(c) About 100 miles.
(d) About 1,000 miles.

3. Where was the ship's helmsman stationed?
(a) In the pilot's room.
(b) On the poop deck.
(c) On the main deck.
(d) In steerage.

4. What group of investors did Thomas Weston represent?
(a) Virginia Company.
(b) Plymouth Company.
(c) Merchant Adventurers.
(d) King's Adventurers.

5. Who was the leader of the tribe that the Pilgrims befriended?
(a) Philip.
(b) Massasoit.
(c) Nipmucks.
(d) Andrew.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1676, what ship left the shores of New England?

2. How many men did not sign the agreement before the Mayflower landed?

3. What was William Bradford's occupation?

4. What Indian tribe did the Pilgrims befriend?

5. Who is the carpenter turned Indian fighter that the author will focus on in the book?

(see the answer key)

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