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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 succeeded Bradford as governor?
(a) John Brown.
(b) Edward Winslow.
(c) Roger Williams.
(d) Thomas Prence.

2. Who decided to escape the sorry settlement of Wessagusett and find his way to Plymouth?
(a) Phineas Pratt.
(b) Edward Johnson.
(c) John Hamden.
(d) Rogers.

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

4. Who had the Pilgrims considered asking to be their military leader?
(a) Champlain.
(b) John Cabot.
(c) John Smith.
(d) Jacques Cartier.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Pilgrims do on November 12?

2. Who told the Pilgrims that Squanto was plotting against them?

3. Why was Massasoit sick?

4. What day did the Mayflower leave Provincetown Harbor?

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

(see the answer key)

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