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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapter 14, The God of Armies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Pilgrims decide not to settle at Cold Harbor?
(a) The harbor was too shallow.
(b) It was too cold.
(c) There was no source of fresh water.
(d) There was not enough shelter.

2. What day did the Mayflower leave Provincetown Harbor?
(a) December 15.
(b) December 1.
(c) December 25.
(d) November 30.

3. What was Massasoit's brother's name?
(a) Squanto.
(b) Quadequina.
(c) Samoset.
(d) Passaconaway.

4. Why was Arthur Peach hanged in 1638?
(a) Because he attacked Bradford.
(b) Because he killed his brother.
(c) Because he killed Standish.
(d) Because he killed an Indian.

5. Where did the Pilgrim's plan to build their houses?
(a) Cole's Hill.
(b) Near the salt marsh.
(c) Fort Hill.
(d) In the forest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Indian tribe did the Pilgrims befriend?

2. What percentage of the land in New England was suitable for farming?

3. What was the chief concern of Weston's men?

4. What had killed many of the Indians in the area?

5. Who controlled the part of Cape Cod where the Pilgrims stole the corn?

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