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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 Pilgrims were saved, at least temporarily, when provisions arrived aboard which ship?
(a) Constitution.
(b) Anne.
(c) Mayflower.
(d) Mary.

2. Another plague swept through the area, this time throughout the Indian community. Out of 1000 Indians, approximately ___ survived.
(a) 75.
(b) 100.
(c) 50.
(d) 250.

3. Where was Weston sent after being convicted?
(a) New York.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) England.

4. In what year was Winslow elected as the new governor?
(a) 1633.
(b) 1635.
(c) 1632.
(d) 1636.

5. How many pelts were taken to England?
(a) 125.
(b) 50.
(c) 100.
(d) 75.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bradford states that two of the saddest incidents during this time too place on the ______ and Connecticut Rivers.

2. One letter stated that Allerton had gone so far with his treachery that there was no way ____ could be repaired.

3. It seemed that the people on one of the plantations were doomed from the start. Fortunately some of them were saved by which person?

4. Allerton had been given ____ to perform certain acts once he arrived in England.

5. It was said that the men soon became corrupted and ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the basis of the conflict regarding trade on the Kennebec and Connecticut Rivers?

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

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

4. Weston continues to plague the Pilgrims with his underhanded tactics. Examine Weston's next move.

5. Bradford talks about the letters received by Winslow, many of which held ridiculous complaints. Discuss at least some of the complaints.

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

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

8. Discuss the arrival of the Reverend Ralph Smith.

9. The Pilgrims were stuck once again by extensive illness. What was the cause?

10. The Pilgrims had their share of dealing with unscrupulous men. Discuss this problem.

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