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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. In 1607-1608 the newly formed group arranged for passage to which city?
(a) Amsterdam.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Rome.
(d) Philadelphia.

2. During this time the ____ were being closely watched.
(a) Beggars.
(b) Ports.
(c) Train stations.
(d) Hospitals.

3. Which holiday has not been affected by the adoption of the traditions?
(a) Easter.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Fourth of July.
(d) Halloween.

4. Which of the following men was one of the major players in arranging for the passage to the new location?
(a) Carver.
(b) Brewster.
(c) Weston.
(d) Bradford.

5. The man continually tried to involve Robinson in what kind of activity?
(a) Duel.
(b) Arm wrestling match.
(c) Card game.
(d) Debate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Many people fled during the queen's rule and established themselves in which area?

2. The person brought along how many people?

3. What was the name of the high ranking Indian that approached the group for the first time?

4. What percentage of the people in the company died shortly after the development of the new government?

5. What was the name of the new governor's assistant?

Short Essay Questions

1. One of the first major conflicts in the colony had to do with the celebration of Christmas. Explain the incident and how it was resolved.

2. State at least one part of the purpose of the Mayflower Compact as well as the aim of the new government. What about the agreement may seem ironic?

3. Explain the role and purpose of the "professors." Also explain their role in the Church of England.

4. How did some people justify the torture and murder of the professors? What became of the survivors?

5. Explain the change in the monarchy when Queen Elizabeth I took the throne.

6. What caused the Separatists to leave Amsterdam? Where did the group go?

7. Explain the period referred to as "The Starting Time."

8. Many of the Pilgrims became seriously ill or died during the first months in Plymouth. Discuss the death of their prominent leader at the time. Who took the man's place?

9. Why did the Separatists choose to go to Holland? What prompted the group to move ahead with the plan?

10. What gift did Massasoit leave behind for the Pilgrims? What was the purpose? How long did the arrangement last?

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