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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. This man had been a pastor in which Massachusetts city before moving to Plymouth?
(a) Boston.
(b) Cape May.
(c) Kennebec.
(d) Salem.

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

3. Bradford skips over some of the events, including the election of the new governor, Thomas ______, and the activities of Allerton.
(a) Prence.
(b) Prince.
(c) Priest.
(d) Price.

4. Reverend John ____ was the first ordained minister to arrive at Plymouth Plantation
(a) Smith.
(b) Lyford.
(c) Robinson.
(d) Cushman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The man's plan was to do which of the following:

2. It was at this time Bradford learned about the illness of which person?

3. As a result of their weaknesses the colonists began to die from which of the folliowing:

4. The Governor feared that the separation would bring about _____.

5. The colonists were faced with a terrible ____ that struck in the middle of August.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What eventually happened to Weston?

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

5. Discuss the arrival of the Reverend Ralph Smith.

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

7. Discuss Weston's actions after the failure of Weston Plantation.

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

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

10. Allerton became even more corrupt as time went on Discuss Allerton's actions in England.

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