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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 4, Beaten with Their Own Rod.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How close were the nearest English communities in America to the new colony at Plymouth?
(a) Over 3,000 miles.
(b) About 1,000 miles.
(c) More than 500 miles.
(d) About 100 miles.

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

3. Where did the most powerful Native leader in the region live?
(a) About 30 miles away.
(b) On an island near the Pilgrims.
(c) About 20 miles southwest of Cape Cod.
(d) About 60 miles southwest of Provincetown Harbor.

4. What group of investors did Thomas Weston represent?
(a) Merchant Adventurers.
(b) King's Adventurers.
(c) Plymouth Company.
(d) Virginia Company.

5. What formal and binding agreement was signed before the passengers went ashore?
(a) Plymouth Charter.
(b) Mayflower Compact.
(c) Freedom of Religion Compact.
(d) Pilgrim Compact.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book tells about the voyage of the Mayflower?

2. How old was the most powerful Native leader in the region?

3. What was the name of the military leader of the Pilgrims?

4. How many people were on board the Mayflower?

5. How many men did not sign the agreement before the Mayflower landed?

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