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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. Bradford details the shipwreck of which vessel?

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

3. On what date did the shipwreck occur?

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

5. There was a particularly large population growth in which area?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What eventually happened to Weston?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Weston is painted as being the most unscrupulous man ever to deal with the Pilgrims. Who was Weston? What position did he hold at Plymouth Plantation? Was Weston involved before, during or after the move from the Netherlands? Explain. Why did Bradford consider Weston to be unscrupulous? Was there one particular action or event that gained Weston such a negative reputation? Explain. How did Weston's relationship with Plymouth Plantation end? What happened to Weston after he left the Plantation? 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

Write a biography of Robert Cushman. Explain the relationship between Cushman and Bradford. Also examine the role of Cushman in the settlement of the Plymouth Plantation. Overall, was Cushman's involvement a help or hindrance? What were Cushman's accomplishments and/or follies?

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