1. Which of the following is one of the goals, listed by Cotton Mather, that the Puritans have in mind when they found their colonies?
(a) They want a man to be able to spend seven years in the community and be able to say that he had not heard one oath sworn.
(b) They want to know that every child, rich or poor, in the community would be able to read the Bible.
(c) They want to be sure that every person in the community went to church every Sunday.
(d) They want to be certain that every person in the community had enough to eat and drink.

2. How does De Soto keep his men alive when the maize crop fails?
(a) He writes to Spain for help.
(b) He rations corn.
(c) He gives each man 1/2 pound of pork daily.
(d) He sends the men out to hunt and fish.

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

4. Why does "she" say that De Soto's men are beginning to hate him?
(a) Because they have become infected with diseases and are experiencing epidemics.
(b) Because they are afraid that they will all be killed in battle.
(c) Because they are worried that they will never make it back to Spain.
(d) Because he has subjected them to many hardships and they have found no gold.

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