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

2. What does Columbus want to do instead of traveling to the New World again?
(a) He wants to visit his family members in Portugal.
(b) He wants to go on a pilgrimmage to holy places.
(c) He wants to go on vacation to someplace warm and tropical.
(d) He wants to circumnavigate the globe.

3. Williams, referring to the King's and Queen's promises to Columbus, remarks, "What power had such ridiculous little promises to stay a man against that terrific downpour on the brink of which they were all floating?". What promises is Williams referring to?
(a) The promise to make sure that Columbus always had seaworthy ships and experienced sailors.
(b) The promise to make Columbus Chief Admiral of the Ocean Sea and perpetual Viceroy and Governor of all the land he should discover.
(c) The promise to pay Columbus in gold for his voyages.
(d) The promise to have Columbus' story printed in the newspapers so that everyone could appreciate his accomplishment.

4. How does the narrator describe the descendants of the Puritans?
(a) As a "race incapable of flower."
(b) As beloved friends.
(c) As profane and lusty seamen.
(d) As malfeasant ghosts.

5. What is the overall tone of Williams' remarks about the Puritans?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Contempt.
(c) Admiration.
(d) Wonder.