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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume I, Chapters 7 through 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Karcher cite as historical antecedent for Magawisca (24)?
(a) Nanye-hi.
(b) Sacagawea.
(c) Lozen.
(d) Pocahontas.

2. The comment that “Such men, inexperienced in the business of life, are like children” (60) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Proposition.
(b) Supposition.
(c) Opposition.
(d) Apposition.

3. About whom does Hope inquire first upon reaching Bethel (119)?
(a) Jennet.
(b) Everell.
(c) Martha.
(d) Faith.

4. How many years pass between Magawisca’s maiming and Hope Leslie’s reported letter to Everell in England?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 7.
(d) 9.

5. Which of the following at Bethel are described as “the first civilized inhabitants of the country, of their tribe” (110)?
(a) Vultures.
(b) Chickens.
(c) Songbirds.
(d) Eagles.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men does Pynchon assign to follow Digby in pursuit of the attackers of Bethel (118)?

2. The comment that “Such men, inexperienced in the business of life, are like children” (60) offers an example of which of the following?

3. 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?

4. The comment that “he could not bear to be thus driven, like a fox to his hole” (100) offers an example of which of the following?

5. How many times does Digby attempt to refuse to accompany Grafton from Bethel to meet her baggage in Springfield?

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