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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Bridget Bishop attempts to plead not guilty?
(a) She is allowed to speak on her own behalf.
(b) She is denied the chance to hear the witnesses against her.
(c) She is tortured until she confesses.
(d) She is convicted of gross lying in the court.

2. Why is De Soto uncertain whether he wants to meet Francisco Maldonado?
(a) He fears that Maldonado would antagonize the Indians.
(b) He thinks he might be forced to offer Maldonado some help.
(c) He thinks that Maldonado might get credit for De Soto's accomplishments.
(d) He does not get along with Maldonado.

3. What is De Soto looking for?
(a) Food.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Treasure.
(d) The Fountain of Youth

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

5. What does Williams say that many American crimes are caused by?
(a) Religious intolerance.
(b) Passion and anger.
(c) Spiritual starvation.
(d) Cultural hatred.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Williams say that intense emotions affect our perceptions of things?

2. Who is "beautiful as a cane box"?

3. What does Cotton Mather say is the cause of the degeneracy of the New England community?

4. Why does "she" say that De Soto's men are beginning to hate him?

5. How does De Soto keep his men alive when the maize crop fails?

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