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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 is not one of the issues being suffered by the people of Plymouth Plantation at this time?
(a) Disregard of the Sabbath.
(b) Unclean water.
(c) Lack of education.
(d) Taxation without Representation.

2. The conflict surrounded trading in an area that belonged to the _______Plantation.
(a) Piscataqua.
(b) Hocking.
(c) Plymouth.
(d) Kittery.

3. Plymouth Plantation flourished. People began to spread out and soon it became necessary for the people to start their own ____.
(a) Congregations.
(b) Communities.
(c) Colonies.
(d) Government.

4. Instead of returning to New England with the person/object, Allerton opted to go to which British city?
(a) Ipswich.
(b) Blackpool.
(c) London.
(d) Bristol.

5. On what date did the shipwreck occur?
(a) May 1.
(b) February 13.
(c) April 10.
(d) March 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bradford skips over some of the events, including the election of the new governor, Thomas ______, and the activities of Allerton.

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

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

4. The Reverend Robinson died in which year?

5. Weston is eventually called up on how many charges?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happened to Massasoit during this time?

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

6. Discuss the arrival of the Reverend Ralph Smith.

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

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

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

10. Discuss "The Strange Proceedings of Mr. Allerton."

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