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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. The queen assigned some of the repatriated people to positions in the ____.
(a) Army.
(b) Castle.
(c) Parliament.
(d) Church.

2. How did Bradford refer to this new era?
(a) A New Beginning.
(b) England Personified.
(c) The Starting Time.
(d) Future of Plymouth.

3. Bradford quotes which famous philosopher?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Homer.
(d) Plato.

4. What was the name of the new queen?
(a) Anne.
(b) Mary.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Elizabeth I.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The man was soon labeled as being ____.

2. Who accompanied the high ranking native?

3. How many people were left with the brunt of the responsibility?

4. What were the names of the first people married in the new colony?

5. Which is not one of the topics mentioned in the conversation surrounding the topic?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Explain the attitude and behavior of the Mayflower's crew during the voyage from Europe.

4. Explain the change in the monarchy when Queen Elizabeth I took the throne.

5. Bradford recounts that the first foundation of the new government was created and put into place aboard the Mayflower. Discuss the events that prompted the design of the agreement.

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

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

8. Bradford repeats a passage of the document, one which gives the basis of the new government as well as its aim and goals. What is the passage quoted?

9. 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.

10. Discuss the next step for the Separatists once they were all but forced out of Britain. What did the Monarchy think about the exodus?

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