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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Jacataqua.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cotton Mather say is the cause of the degeneracy of the New England community?
(a) The Devil is making one more try to debauch the Puritans.
(b) People like Thomas Morton are undermining the values of the community.
(c) Children are becoming undisciplined and grow up to think they can do whatever they wish.
(d) The Indians are setting a bad example for the colonists.

2. Who or what is Mabilla?
(a) The place Do Soto had heard of, called a "country toward the rising sun."
(b) The woman who traveled with De Soto and translated for him.
(c) The river along which De Soto and his men were traveling.
(d) The town where the Tuscaloosa attacked De Soto and his men.

3. Who is "beautiful as a cane box"?
(a) De Soto.
(b) The Tuscaloosa.
(c) The male narrator.
(d) The female narrator.

4. When does De Soto plan to send word about his expedition to Maldonado?
(a) After he runs out of supplies.
(b) After he gets through the winter.
(c) After he discovers a rich country.
(d) After he has traveled back to Cuba.

5. How does the death of Juan Ortiz affect De Soto?
(a) It makes him feel lonely and wish he had a friend.
(b) It leaves him without a translator.
(c) It leaves him without a doctor.
(d) It leaves him without a single soldier who knows the way back.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Juan Ortiz?

2. What happens when Bridget Bishop attempts to plead not guilty?

3. What does Jacataqua ask Aaron Burr to do?

4. Where do De Soto and his men retreat to after the Indians burn their camp?

5. Why is De Soto uncertain whether he wants to meet Francisco Maldonado?

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