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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Language, Chapter 1, Beware of Any Linguist.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Prologue, the author describes King Philip's War as being almost over in what year?
(a) 1648.
(b) 1675.
(c) 1616.
(d) 1676.

2. King Philip's War began in June of what year?
(a) 1639.
(b) 1676.
(c) 1675.
(d) 1648.

3. When was Metacomet born?
(a) 1675.
(b) 1676.
(c) 1648.
(d) 1639.

4. When did the Pequot War begin?
(a) 1634.
(b) 1662.
(c) 1654.
(d) 1615.

5. Who was the first Englishman to learn the Algonquian language?
(a) William Hubbard.
(b) Increase Mather.
(c) John Eliot.
(d) John Sassamon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is defined as an uncivilized or barbaric state or condition?

2. John Sassamon was born circa what year?

3. What region was the main site of conflict during King Philip's War?

4. The three men who were accused as the killers of Sassamon were Mattashunannamo, Tobias, and his son, who was named what?

5. When was John Eliot born?

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