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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What adjective is used to describe the group's newly chosen city?
(a) Vibrant.
(b) Revolting.
(c) Miserable.
(d) Patient.

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

3. Within ____ the new arrivals had fallen out of good graces with the church.
(a) 6 months.
(b) 18 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 12 months.

4. The person brought along how many people?
(a) 60.
(b) 100.
(c) 50.
(d) 75.

5. How long would the agreement stay in effect?
(a) 39 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 24 years.
(d) 18 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. The man was soon labeled as being ____.

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

3. The people that signed the compact were loyal subjects of which monarch?

4. Many people fled during the queen's rule and established themselves in which area?

5. In what year did the signing take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the Church attempt to cater to the "heathens?"

2. How did some people justify the torture and murder of the professors? What became of the survivors?

3. Discuss when the Separatists moved to Holland and what they found upon their arrival in Amsterdam.

4. State at least one part of the purpose of the Mayflower Compact as well as the aim of the new government. What about the agreement may seem ironic?

5. Explain the period referred to as "The Starting Time."

6. One of the first major conflicts in the colony had to do with the celebration of Christmas. Explain the incident and how it was resolved.

7. What was the newly formed identity of the professors?

8. Explain the role and purpose of the "professors." Also explain their role in the Church of England.

9. Why did the Separatists choose to go to Holland? What prompted the group to move ahead with the plan?

10. What gift did Massasoit leave behind for the Pilgrims? What was the purpose? How long did the arrangement last?

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