2. What happens when Thorgest tries to steal from Eric the Red?
(a) Eric the Red removes his property, and in the ensuing chase, two of Thorgest's sons are killed.
(b) Eric the Red has to give in and let Thorgest take his property.
(c) Eric the Red tries to remove his property, but Eric the Red's two sons are killed in the melee.
(d) Eric the Red decides to steal from Thorgest in return, on his way into exile.

3. Which of the following is NOT a term used by the narrator to describe Queen Elizabeth?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Fairy Queen.
(c) Atheist.
(d) Worm.

4. Who does Columbus write to while he is on his return voyage?
(a) Friends who were left behind in the New World.
(b) His wife.
(c) His family members in Europe.
(d) The King and Queen of Spain.

5. What does Gregory think that In the American Grain is meant to do for the American national identity?
(a) Mock it.
(b) Celebrate it.
(c) Criticize it.
(d) Shape it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Williams trying to tell the reader about Columbus when he quotes details about how harrowing the storms at sea during Columbus' voyages were?

2. What does the narrator admire about the Pilgrims?

3. How often does Montezuma change his clothes?

4. Where does De Soto begin his journey into the North American mainland?

5. What is Tenochtitlan like?

(see the answer key)

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