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

2. What is the overall tone of Williams' remarks about the Puritans?
(a) Admiration.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Wonder.
(d) Contempt.

3. Where does De Soto begin his journey into the North American mainland?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Lousisiana.
(c) Florida.
(d) Georgia.

4. What does Cotton Mather say is the cause of the degeneracy of the New England community?
(a) People like Thomas Morton are undermining the values of the community.
(b) The Indians are setting a bad example for the colonists.
(c) Children are becoming undisciplined and grow up to think they can do whatever they wish.
(d) The Devil is making one more try to debauch the Puritans.

5. Does Columbus profit from his trips to the New World?
(a) Yes, he is able to sell many things that he took from the islands.
(b) Yes, he is rewarded with all the gold he could ever want.
(c) No, but at least the voyages do not harm him financially.
(d) No, he is left financially ruined and impoverished.

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. How does Captain Landais' insubordination to John Paul Jones begin?

3. What adjective does the narrator use to describe the Pilgrims' eagerness to share their beliefs?

4. What pet is Ponce de Leon especially attached to?

5. Who is Juan Ortiz?

(see the answer key)

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