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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 11, The Ancient Mother.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the settlement leader of Wessagussett in 1623?
(a) Phineas Pratt.
(b) John Sanders.
(c) John Hamden.
(d) John Smythe.

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

3. What people were not affected by the disease in the area?
(a) Narragansett.
(b) Pokanokets.
(c) Algonquins.
(d) Patuxet.

4. What did the Pilgrims insist be secured before any Native land purchases could proceed?
(a) A title.
(b) Approval of the entire Indian tribe.
(c) Court approval.
(d) A deed.

5. Why did the Mayflower not return to England after a settlement site was found?
(a) The ship needed to stock more provisions for the return voyage.
(b) The weather was bad.
(c) The ship needed the repairs.
(d) Many crew members were sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Bradford not execute Squanto for his role in the plot to overthrow Massasoit?

2. What did Standish and the other men find on a high shore side hill?

3. How many men signed the agreement before the Mayflower landed?

4. What was the name of an ominous Pokanokets spirit of darkness?

5. For how many days had the Mayflower blundered through storms and headwinds before reaching the New World?

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