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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does De Soto begin his journey into the North American mainland?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Florida.
(c) Alabama.
(d) Lousisiana.

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

3. 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) The Indians are setting a bad example for the colonists.
(d) Children are becoming undisciplined and grow up to think they can do whatever they wish.

4. What does Williams say that American families cheat their daughters out of by trying to frighten them into delaying the loss of their virginity?
(a) Sex.
(b) Romance.
(c) Dignity.
(d) Love.

5. How does Williams say that intense emotions affect our perceptions of things?
(a) They make everything harder.
(b) They make everything better.
(c) They make everything confusing.
(d) They make everything larger.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Cotton Mather think about the gods of the Indian nations?

3. What are Bridget Bishop and Susanna Martin indicted for?

4. What does Jacataqua ask Aaron Burr to do?

5. What does Williams say that many American crimes are caused by?

(see the answer key)

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