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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapter 16, The Better Side of the Hedge.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the biggest problem with the arrival of another ship in November of 1621?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Food.
(c) Ammunition.
(d) Sleeping quarters.

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

3. What did Edward Winslow do on May 12?
(a) Met with Massasoit.
(b) Cared for the sick.
(c) Went on a trip with Squanto.
(d) Got married.

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 ship did the Pilgrims purchase?
(a) White Angel.
(b) Swallow.
(c) Mayflower.
(d) Speedwell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explorer did Massasoit attack when the explorer arrived one summer after the Indians had been attacked?

2. How many ships arrived in New England in 1630?

3. What were the holes along the trail that Winslow and Hopkins traveled in July of 1621?

4. What was the meaning of Squanto's and Hobbamock's names?

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

(see the answer key)

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