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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the word "seceded" mean?
(a) Merge.
(b) Give in.
(c) Give up.
(d) Separate.

2. The group finally decided to move on once again. This time, they would go to _____.
(a) Holland.
(b) Spain.
(c) America.
(d) Canada.

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

4. The settlers were typically split into two groups, the farmers and the ______.
(a) Adventurers.
(b) Builders.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Peacekeepers.

5. What was the rank of the high ranking Indian?
(a) Scout.
(b) Head visitor.
(c) Chief.
(d) Medicine man.

6. Bradford discusses the events that happened before the ship landed at which location?
(a) Cape Cod.
(b) Richmond.
(c) New York.
(d) Plymouth.

7. The majority of the governmental issues were determined while the group was at which location?
(a) Deacons' supper.
(b) Community meeting house.
(c) Sunday school services.
(d) At sea.

8. Which adjective best describes the behavior of the crew aboard the Mayflower?
(a) Rude.
(b) Contented.
(c) Competent.
(d) Merciless.

9. Which queen was responsible for some people being burned?
(a) Elizabeth I.
(b) Mary.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Victoria.

10. Which is not mentioned as a form of torture?
(a) Death.
(b) Starvation.
(c) The rack.
(d) Dismemberment.

11. What item(s) had been confiscated by the ship's crew?
(a) Beer.
(b) Water.
(c) Blankets.
(d) Fish.

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

13. What was the name given to the outspoken men of faith?
(a) Prophets.
(b) Professors.
(c) Charlatans.
(d) Heathens.

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

15. What were the names of the first people married in the new colony?
(a) John and Elspeth.
(b) William and Mary.
(c) James and Felicity.
(d) Edward and Susannah.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Bradford refer to this new era?

2. The men claimed that they wanted to get away from "the persecutions of the heathen and their ______."

3. The text states that the new government would act "for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due _______ and obedience."

4. During what month did the first Indian approach the settlement?

5. Who was not among the group of people dedicated to taking on the responsibilities?

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