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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bradford claims that the treatment of those that do not obey the church is as evil as the persecution of early ____.
(a) Prophets.
(b) Christians.
(c) Emperors.
(d) Heathens.

2. Which was not one of the people who first left to go to the new city?
(a) Bradford.
(b) Robinson.
(c) Brewster.
(d) Jones.

3. The men claimed that they wanted to get away from "the persecutions of the heathen and their ______."
(a) Emperors.
(b) Falsehoods.
(c) Devils.
(d) Wicked ways.

4. The people that signed the compact were loyal subjects of which monarch?
(a) Mary.
(b) James.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Elizabeth.

5. It was common for the punished to be removed of their ____.
(a) Souls.
(b) Jobs.
(c) Public standing.
(d) Property.

6. What percentage of the people in the company died shortly after the development of the new government?
(a) 40%.
(b) 50%.
(c) 60%.
(d) 25%.

7. What type of church was formed by the group?
(a) Lutheran church.
(b) Pilgrim church.
(c) Quaker church.
(d) Separatist church.

8. During what month did the first Indian approach the settlement?
(a) March.
(b) August.
(c) January.
(d) November.

9. Who arrived after these natives had visited the Puritans several times?
(a) Massasoit.
(b) Bradford.
(c) Samoset.
(d) Carver.

10. The country had recently been severely affected by which of the following?
(a) Earthquakes.
(b) War.
(c) Floods.
(d) Famine.

11. In 1607-1608 the newly formed group arranged for passage to which city?
(a) Rome.
(b) Amsterdam.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Madrid.

12. Which of the following prompted the organization of the documents?
(a) Fear.
(b) Mutinous speeches.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Calculated treachery.

13. Which of the following men was one of the major players in arranging for the passage to the new location?
(a) Brewster.
(b) Bradford.
(c) Carver.
(d) Weston.

14. Who was chosen to act as the new governor?
(a) Carver.
(b) Brewster.
(c) Bradford.
(d) Standish.

15. Which is not one of the initial items planted in the new colony?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Corn.
(c) Pease.
(d) Barley.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word was often used to describe the new queen?

2. Which is not mentioned as a form of torture?

3. How long would the agreement stay in effect?

4. Which adjective best describes the behavior of the crew aboard the Mayflower?

5. What was the name of the new queen?

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