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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. It was at this time Bradford learned about the illness of which person?

2. The man was the founder of which colony?

3. Bradford details the activities between _____ and the church.

4. Who typically sent the important communications from England?

5. One of the things Allerton was supposed to do was to hire a ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine the distress over the growth of the colony and how it came about.

2. Discuss the issues the Pilgrims had with the English regarding animal pelts.

3. Hard times continued to plague the Plymouth. Discuss the resignation of Ralph Smith.

4. Discuss the arrival of the Reverend Ralph Smith.

5. Other than Weston, John Peirce also attempted to betray people in the colonies. Examine Peirce's actions.

6. Who were the Undertakers? What was their job?

7. Weston continues to plague the Pilgrims with his underhanded tactics. Examine Weston's next move.

8. Discuss Weston's actions after the failure of Weston Plantation.

9. Discuss "The Strange Proceedings of Mr. Allerton."

10. The Pilgrims were stuck once again by extensive illness. What was the cause?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine in detail the relationship between William Bradford and William Brewster. When did the men meet? What was their relationship in the beginning? How did one influence the other? Was the relationship more mentor/student, colleagues or friends? Explain. Also explore their loyalty to the colony and one another.

Essay Topic 2

There are many accounts of conflict between various Native American tribes. Discuss in detail at least three instances in which the Native Americans went to battle. Explain the circumstances, the battle, and the outcome.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the following groups: Mohicans, Pequot, Narragansett, Massachusetts, Pawtuxet, Sagamore, and Catawba.

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