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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 is the term the Puritans use to refer to suicide?
(a) Self-murder.
(b) Treachery.
(c) Terpitude.
(d) The Devil's Work.

2. What day of the week is John Billington's hanging scheduled for?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Monday.

3. Why will Dorothy's father refuse to agree to let her marry who she really wants to?
(a) He is too young.
(b) He is Dutch.
(c) He is too old.
(d) He is American.

4. What did Standish teach the men of Plymouth to do before they all left Holland?
(a) Build houses.
(b) Read and write.
(c) Ride a horse.
(d) Shoot muskets and wield swords.

5. Why does John Billington insist on going back for Newcomen's body?
(a) He wants to see if the priest will bless it.
(b) It is not right to leave a dead body alone like that.
(c) He wants to make Myles Standish do the work of burying it.
(d) He wants to prove to the others what he has done.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which ship did John Bililngton arrive to Plymouth on?

2. What does the Speedwell's master say is wrong about a half-day into their journey?

3. Why do some of the colonists at Plymouth decline to celebrate Christmas?

4. What does Johannes do after saying goodbye to Dorothy?

5. Where in Holland had Dorothy and Alice lived prior to traveling to Plymouth?

(see the answer key)

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