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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 209 - 266).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alice think when she hears a gunshot in Part IV?
(a) It is likely Indian attack.
(b) It is like an invasion of white men from another colony.
(c) It is likely settlers fighting.
(d) It is likely a Spanish invasion.

2. What book does the priest at Billington's execution read from?
(a) The Village Master.
(b) The Bible.
(c) The Convict's Visitor.
(d) The Devil's Work.

3. What kind of flowers had Dorothy wanted for her wedding bouquet?
(a) Lilies.
(b) Daisies.
(c) Roses.
(d) Hyacinths.

4. Why does Weston say he will not have Billington killed after all in Part IV?
(a) His soul will definitely to go hell.
(b) He is not worth the gunpowder it will take.
(c) He is not worth the court processing that will follow from his killing.
(d) His wife will be too distraught.

5. Which ship sprang a leak and could not sail for Plymouth when it should have?
(a) The Trade Winds.
(b) The Speedwell.
(c) The Phoenix.
(d) The Grifter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to see Alice Bradford at her house the night before Billington's trial?

2. What day of the week is John Billington's hanging scheduled for?

3. How old is John Billington in Part I?

4. Why does Eleanor Billington hope the colony leaders will pardon John Billington for the murder?

5. When was the first colonist in Plymouth murdered?

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