1. What is Columbus' point when he makes the following statement: "I was twenty-eight years old when I came into your Highnesses' service, and now I have not a hair upon me that is not gray; my body is infirm..."
(a) He has been a dedicated servant of the King and Queen for his entire life.
(b) He is worried about who will take on his work after he dies.
(c) He feels that he should be allowed to see a doctor.
(d) He is sorry to see that the best years of his life are behind him.

2. What does the "Poor Richard" narrator say is a common misconception that Europeans have about America?
(a) It is very hard to earn a living by farming in America.
(b) It is a dangerous place because there are so many Indian raids.
(c) They can move there and quickly be elected to political office.
(d) Americans place a high value on leisure time and do not like to work.

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

4. What does Gregory say about the way in which the reputation of In the American Grain grew?
(a) It became more popular after Williams died.
(b) It became more popular when it was marketed more aggressively.
(c) It became more popular when it was published in a magazine.
(d) It became more popular as it was falling out of print.

5. What happens to Pere Rasles?
(a) He is killed by enemies of the Abnaki.
(b) He is assassinated by the English.
(c) He dies peacefully of old age.
(d) He is killed by the Abnaki.