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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XIV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The maps they made contained many errors. Why?
(a) They did not have the precision instruments required to correctly determine latitude and longitude.
(b) They were very careless.
(c) They did not find maps to be of much importance.
(d) They were not very intelligent.

2. ____________ Taylor was in charge of Florida and the government's Indian policy.
(a) Zachary.
(b) Zachariah.
(c) John.
(d) Zadok.

3. Menendez, who was looking for ___________, found his party held captive by Chief Carlos.
(a) His wife.
(b) His brother.
(c) His daughter.
(d) His son.

4. Who was the first to reach Florida?
(a) John Cabot.
(b) Johnson Charles.
(c) Jacques Corbet.
(d) Jim Carrey.

5. ________________ purchased bankrupt Southern Railroads and planned a railroad from Sanford to Tampa.
(a) Henry B. Plant.
(b) Henri B. Arbor.
(c) Harry B. Seed.
(d) Harrison B. Root.

Short Answer Questions

1. He set out with a fleet of ___________ ships and took possession of the territory.

2. People were now interested in making a life in other parts of Florida, mainly where?

3. Menendez renamed the woman Dona ______________.

4. In ___________, the Miami area was struck by a hurricane.

5. The state was still trying to do what to the Indians?

(see the answer key)

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