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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. Which of the following disguised himself to trick Bradford into helping his bleak situation?
(a) Weston.
(b) Blackwell.
(c) Smith.
(d) Standish.

2. Which person finally returned from England with cargo including cattle and letters from England?
(a) Blackwell.
(b) Wellington.
(c) Cushman.
(d) Winslow.

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

4. It was discovered afterward that the locusts had nothing to do with the deaths, that the deaths were actually caused by which of the following:
(a) Diptheria.
(b) Smallpox.
(c) Consumption.
(d) Cholera.

5. The Revered entered into a partnership with which of the following:
(a) Oldham.
(b) Carver.
(c) Gorges.
(d) Weston.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bradford comments about the ships that come to trade at the fort belonging to the:

2. Once again Weston was at the head of the troubles suffered by the Pilgrims when he denied the colonists their ______.

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

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

5. The man was the founder of which colony?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What eventually happened to Weston?

4. Examine the continued presence of the Dutch and trade with the Pilgrims.

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

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

7. The people at Weston's Plantation began to suffer from lack of food. Discuss Bradford's impression of the facts.

8. Discuss the arrival of the Reverend Ralph Smith.

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

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

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