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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Advent of the Slaves.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the barge that is towing John Paul Jones' ship?
(a) The bargemen cut the tow rope and steal the barge.
(b) The barge catches fire in the battle.
(c) The barge sinks in a storm at sea.
(d) The barge is taken over by mutinous sailors.

2. What causes the Puritan elders to finally get fed up with Thomas Morton?
(a) He plans a big party with music and liquor.
(b) He decides to marry an Indian woman.
(c) He begins to trade guns with the Indians.
(d) He starts a revolt against the authorities.

3. What are Bridget Bishop and Susanna Martin indicted for?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Drunkenness.
(c) Witchcraft.
(d) Whoring.

4. What people do Karlsefni and Snorri find in the New World?
(a) The Inuit.
(b) The Abenaki.
(c) The Iroquois.
(d) The Skrellings.

5. Based on the passage narrated by Eric the Red, which phrase do you think best describes Eric's character?
(a) Good-natured and affectionate.
(b) Evil and malicious.
(c) Deeply religious.
(d) Rigid and formal.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Columbus think of the New World when he reaches it?

3. How does Ponce de Leon die?

4. What does the narrator say about Washington's attitude toward the presidency?

5. Why are the Puritans important, according to the narrator?

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