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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 2, Dangerous Shoals and Roaring Breakers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who led the author to write about the Pilgrims?
(a) Massassoit.
(b) Benjamin Church.
(c) Philip.
(d) William Bradford.

2. What ship did the Pilgrims purchase?
(a) White Angel.
(b) Mayflower.
(c) Speedwell.
(d) Swallow.

3. What governing document was drawn up before the Pilgrims went ashore?
(a) Plymouth Colony agreement.
(b) Magna Carta.
(c) Charter of Plymouth Colony.
(d) Mayflower Compact.

4. Where was the ship's helmsman stationed?
(a) In the pilot's room.
(b) In steerage.
(c) On the poop deck.
(d) On the main deck.

5. Who did William Bradford marry?
(a) Dorothy May.
(b) Elizabeth Brewster.
(c) Delphina Smythe.
(d) Susanna White.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the leader of the tribe that the Pilgrims befriended?

2. Who was the Mayflower's governor?

3. What area did Jones likely follow as the Mayflower headed south?

4. When did the Pilgrims sail to the New World in search of religious freedom?

5. What was the author researching when he decided to learn more about the Pilgrims?

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