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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Poor Richard Benjamin Franklin.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his conclusion, what word does Gregory use to characterize Williams' prose?
(a) Creative.
(b) Traditional.
(c) Fresh.
(d) Poetic.

2. Who is Thomas Morton?
(a) A historian.
(b) A colonist.
(c) A soldier.
(d) A writer.

3. Why do the Puritans disapprove of Thomas Morton?
(a) He is not married.
(b) He does not pay his taxes.
(c) He barters guns and liquor to Indians.
(d) He does not believe in God.

4. Why is De Soto uncertain whether he wants to meet Francisco Maldonado?
(a) He thinks he might be forced to offer Maldonado some help.
(b) He thinks that Maldonado might get credit for De Soto's accomplishments.
(c) He fears that Maldonado would antagonize the Indians.
(d) He does not get along with Maldonado.

5. Who is Juan Ortiz?
(a) The leader of the Indian community that helped De Soto and his men to survive the first winter.
(b) De Soto's brother who accompanied him on the expedition and on whom De Soto relied.
(c) A Spanish soldier separated from an earlier expedition who lived with the Indians for 12 years.
(d) De Soto's commanding officer, stationed in Cuba, to whom De Soto writes letters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator admire Pere Rasles?

2. What happens when Bridget Bishop attempts to plead not guilty?

3. What is De Soto looking for?

4. What does the narrator say was the place where Washington most liked to be?

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

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