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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapter 13, Kindling the Flame.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With the arrival of a ship in November of 1621, how many men and women were in Plymouth Colony?
(a) 66 men and 16 women.
(b) 30 men and 21 women.
(c) 55 men and 21 women.
(d) 75 men and 45 women.

2. What did Bradford learn at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) John Carver had died.
(b) His wife had drowned.
(c) Miles Standish had died.
(d) His son had died.

3. What tradition began with the women of the Mayflower?
(a) Morning reading lessons for the children.
(b) Wednesday bathing day.
(c) Tuesday baking day.
(d) Monday wash day.

4. What was the biggest problem with the arrival of another ship in November of 1621?
(a) Sleeping quarters.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Ammunition.
(d) Food.

5. Why did the Pilgrims decide not to settle at Cold Harbor?
(a) The harbor was too shallow.
(b) It was too cold.
(c) There was no source of fresh water.
(d) There was not enough shelter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had the Pilgrims brought on the Mayflower to plant in the spring?

2. Who was the most notable arrival on the ship that arrived in November of 1621 ?

3. What was a shocking outrage to the Puritans at Kickemuit?

4. What did the Pilgrims do on November 12?

5. What ominous event occurred the night of June 26, 1675.

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