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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume II, Chapters 1 through 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following roles does Digby serve for Governor Wintrhop?
(a) Gamekeeper.
(b) Constable.
(c) Jailer.
(d) Gardener.

2. In the context of the novel, the term “congeniality” carries which of the following meanings (53)?
(a) Rebellion and misrule.
(b) Affection and love.
(c) Obedience and submission.
(d) Duty and diligence.

3. What does Gardiner comment “that rosebuds, in the vocabulary of flowers, are made to signify” (267)?
(a) Lack of affection.
(b) Platonic affection.
(c) Romantic affection.
(d) Familial affection.

4. Which of the following ships does Craddock note brought supplies to Boston at a time of deprivation rehearsed at the dinner during which Winthrop welcomes Everell and Gardiner to Boston?
(a) Blessing of the Bay.
(b) Lion.
(c) Mayflower.
(d) Arabella.

5. On which of the following streets does the house of government sit in Boston in the novel?
(a) London-street.
(b) Kings-street.
(c) Washington-street.
(d) Lincoln-street.

Short Answer Questions

1. The comment that “A boy’s courage is a keen weapon that wants temper” (89) offers an example of which of the following?

2. The term “sumptuary” has which of the following meanings?

3. Which of the following is the birth-name of Faith Leslie?

4. The comment that “I have, in vain, attempted to…make her take part with Jennet; but as hopefully might you yoke a deer with an ox” (79) offers an example of which of the following?

5. Which of the following tokens from Faith Leslie reaches Hope Leslie in Boston?

(see the answer key)

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