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

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

3. What English explorer sailed from Maine in a small open boat?
(a) Thomas Dermer.
(b) Sir Frances Drake.
(c) John Cabot.
(d) Henry Hudson.

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

5. When did the Mayflower set sail for England?
(a) April 5.
(b) June 17.
(c) May 1.
(d) March 16.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the "First Thanksgiving" most likely held?

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

3. Why did the Mayflower not return to England after a settlement site was found?

4. What two gifts did Winslow and Hopkins take to Massasoit in July of 1621?

5. Who wrote a book about the voyage of the Mayflower?

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