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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Discovery of Kentucky.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the moral of the story about the lusty young man who fell overboard and was hauled back in?
(a) It is important to pay attention so that you are not swept overboard.
(b) Faith and hope can see you through even tough times.
(c) It is good to have friends who can help you when you need it.
(d) Tenacity and determination can save your life.

2. What adjective does the narrator use to describe the Pilgrims' eagerness to share their beliefs?
(a) Bold.
(b) Dreadful.
(c) Fierce.
(d) Hard-working.

3. What characteristic does Boone have to have in order to live the kind of life that he lived?
(a) Lack of concern for his own safety.
(b) Desire to earn money.
(c) An appreciation for solitude.
(d) Drive to develop land for investment purposes.

4. What happens to Columbus on his return from his second voyage?
(a) He is forced to leave and sail to England instead.
(b) He has to travel many miles out of his way because of a storm.
(c) He is forced to turn back and sail to the New World again.
(d) He is refused permission to land in Spain even though there was a terrible storm.

5. What happens to Columbus when he finally makes it back to Spain?
(a) He loses his religious faith and decides to leave the Church.
(b) Storms make it impossible to set sail again for several months.
(c) The King and Queen refuse to finance any future trips to the New World.
(d) He is accused of making a deal with the King of Portugal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Columbus do when he thinks the ship might capsize?

2. How does Ponce de Leon die?

3. Does Columbus profit from his trips to the New World?

4. What explanation does the narrator give for the Puritans' lack of imagination?

5. How can Boone's attitude toward Indians best be described?

(see the answer key)

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