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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 happens when Ponce de Leon and his men first land among the Caribs?
(a) They make peace with the Caribs and do not have to fight.
(b) They slaughter the Caribs, leaving none alive.
(c) The Caribs kidnap their women and shoot their dog.
(d) The Caribs welcome them with open arms and a big feast.

2. What pet is Ponce de Leon especially attached to?
(a) A cat.
(b) A dog.
(c) A bird.
(d) A snake.

3. According to the narrator, what was Boone's emotional state when he lived alone in the wilderness for three months?
(a) Fear.
(b) Exhilaration.
(c) Worry.
(d) Ecstasy.

4. According to the narrator, which of the following is a logical outgrowth of the Puritan spirit?
(a) Inventiveness and resourcefulness.
(b) Democracy and collective responsibility.
(c) Know-nothingism and opportunism.
(d) Creativity and genius.

5. What does the narrator say about the Puritan soul?
(a) It is rich and nourishing.
(b) It is small and empty.
(c) It is large and generous.
(d) It is kind and warmhearted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Columbus write to while he is on his return voyage?

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

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

4. What happens to the girl Ponce de Leon gives a gold crucifix to?

5. What happens to Columbus on his return from his second voyage?

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