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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 7, Thanksgiving.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many people were on board the Mayflower?
(a) 102.
(b) 104.
(c) 134.
(d) 202.

3. With whom did the Pilgrim's first Indian visitor spend the night?
(a) Governor Carver and his family.
(b) William Bradford.
(c) Stephen Hopkins and his family.
(d) John Howland.

4. What area did Jones likely follow as the Mayflower headed south?
(a) The Edge.
(b) The continental shelf.
(c) The shoals.
(d) The breakers.

5. What is the title of an Indian leader?
(a) Cheepi.
(b) Sagamore.
(c) Sachem.
(d) Kietan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was a third name for the spirit that Massasoit's people associated with death, night, and the bitter northeast wind?

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

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

4. What was different about the trees in New England from those in England?

5. Who was the Manomet sachem?

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