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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. Despite the man's trickery Bradford was still considered to be a savvy ____.
(a) Leader.
(b) Mediator.
(c) Politician.
(d) Tradesman.

2. There was a particularly large population growth in which area?
(a) Jamestown.
(b) Bay of Massachusetts.
(c) Cape cod.
(d) Boston.

3. It was at this time Bradford learned about the illness of which person?
(a) Weston.
(b) Standish.
(c) Massasoit.
(d) Brewster.

4. Approximately how many people died from the epidemic?
(a) 20.
(b) 15.
(c) 40.
(d) 30.

5. Who managed to take over Weston's ruined plantation?
(a) George.
(b) Gregory.
(c) Gorges.
(d) Gunn.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Pilgrims were saved, at least temporarily, when provisions arrived aboard which ship?

2. Allerton is referred to as being a _____ and unscrupulous man.

3. Plymouth Plantation flourished. People began to spread out and soon it became necessary for the people to start their own ____.

4. Stone arrived in Virginia from which region?

5. Which is not one of the issues being suffered by the people of Plymouth Plantation at this time?

Short Essay Questions

1. The Pilgrims had trouble raising corn causing a shortage. Discuss Bradford's comments regarding the shortage.

2. Examine the distress over the growth of the colony and how it came about.

3. Discuss the petition to settle the conflict between the Dutch and the French. Who was in charge of examining and approving it?

4. Discuss the next conflict held between the Pilgrims and the French.

5. What were some of the difficulties faced by Winslow when he attempted to hire another minister for Plymouth Plantation?

6. Other than Weston, John Peirce also attempted to betray people in the colonies. Examine Peirce's actions.

7. Who were the Undertakers? What was their job?

8. Discuss the arrival of the Reverend Ralph Smith.

9. Hard times continued to plague the Plymouth. Discuss the resignation of Ralph Smith.

10. Discuss the issues the Pilgrims had with the English regarding animal pelts.

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