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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. It is said that ______ had subtler methods.

2. Which adjective best describes the behavior of the crew aboard the Mayflower?

3. What was the rank of the high ranking Indian?

4. Many people fled during the queen's rule and established themselves in which area?

5. What was the name of the high ranking Indian that approached the group for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the new reign of James I and the consequences for the Separatists.

2. Many of the Pilgrims became seriously ill or died during the first months in Plymouth. Discuss the death of their prominent leader at the time. Who took the man's place?

3. Explain the attitude and behavior of the Mayflower's crew during the voyage from Europe.

4. Bradford quotes Socrates in regards to the treatment of the professors. What does Bradford say?

5. What was the newly formed identity of the professors?

6. Explain the period referred to as "The Starting Time."

7. Bradford repeats a passage of the document, one which gives the basis of the new government as well as its aim and goals. What is the passage quoted?

8. How did some people justify the torture and murder of the professors? What became of the survivors?

9. Explain the role and purpose of the "professors." Also explain their role in the Church of England.

10. What gift did Massasoit leave behind for the Pilgrims? What was the purpose? How long did the arrangement last?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After spending less than a year in Amsterdam, the Separatists had cause to move out of the city and to the town of Leyden. Discuss in detail the reasons for leaving Amsterdam. Was there one specific incident or reason for moving out of the city? If so, what was it? Was the entire group eager to go or was the decision made by a few? Were all of the Separatists in the city by that time? Why did they choose Leyden? How is Leyden described in the text? How long did the group stay in Leyden? How did the conditions compare to those in Amsterdam? What were the biggest differences? Were the Separatists more or less successful in Leyden in regards to rebuilding their church? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Examine in detail the relationship between William Bradford and William Brewster. When did the men meet? What was their relationship in the beginning? How did one influence the other? Was the relationship more mentor/student, colleagues or friends? Explain. Also explore their loyalty to the colony and one another.

Essay Topic 3

There were several times when Bradford discussed the immorality of the people at Plymouth Plantation. Discuss Bradford's concerns with the behavior of the people. Did Bradford consider them to be wicked, unschooled, or unprincipled? What was Bradford's issue with certain people on the Sabbath? What was the opinion of those back in England? What was recommended? What did Bradford do?

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