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

2. Who was not among the group of people dedicated to taking on the responsibilities?
(a) Brewster.
(b) Carver.
(c) Bradford.
(d) Standish.

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

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

5. Which was one of the common diseases that plagued the people?
(a) Malaria.
(b) Scurvy.
(c) Consumption.
(d) Dysentery.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Dutch viewed the group as being which of the following?

2. What was the name of the high ranking Indian that approached the group for the first time?

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

4. Who was one of Robinson's main adversaries?

5. Some of the "heathens'" traditions were adopted as a sign of ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Many of the Pilgrims became seriously ill or died during the first months in Plymouth. Discuss the death of their prominent leader at the time. Who took the man's place?

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

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

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

5. Discuss the first meeting between the Pilgrims and the Indians. Who were the first to make contact?

6. Explain the new reign of James I and the consequences for the Separatists.

7. Bradford quotes Socrates in regards to the treatment of the professors. What does Bradford say?

8. 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.

9. Who was the next important native to visit the Pilgrims? Discuss the visit.

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

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