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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. What had the Pilgrims brought on the Mayflower to plant in the spring?
(a) Corn, flax, and wheat.
(b) Wheat and soybeans.
(c) Soybeans and barley.
(d) Wheat, barley, and peas.

2. What treacherous area of water did the Mayflower encounter after 1 p.m. as they approached the New World?
(a) Back side breakers.
(b) Cape Cod shoals.
(c) A whirlpool.
(d) Pollack Rip.

3. What was the author researching when he decided to learn more about the Pilgrims?
(a) Nantucket Island.
(b) Boston.
(c) Plymouth Colony.
(d) Cape Cod.

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

5. What did Susanna and William White name their son?
(a) Stephen.
(b) Edward.
(c) Peregrine.
(d) William.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the most powerful Native leader in the region?

2. Where did the most powerful Native leader in the region live?

3. What governing document was drawn up before the Pilgrims went ashore?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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