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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Language, Chapter 1, Beware of Any Linguist.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was John Sassamon born?
(a) Near current New York, NY.
(b) Near current Canton, MA.
(c) Near current Washington, D.C.
(d) Near current Boston, MA.

2. What is a domed room dwelling used by certain Native American tribes?
(a) Wigwam.
(b) Shaman.
(c) Totem.
(d) Tipi.

3. The witnesses who testified against Sassamon's accused killers were Patuckson and who?
(a) Nahauton.
(b) Wampapaquan.
(c) Namasket.
(d) Metacom.

4. What is defined as an uncivilized or barbaric state or condition?
(a) Civilization.
(b) Redemption.
(c) Savagery.
(d) Culture.

5. When was John Eliot born?
(a) 1604.
(b) 1612.
(c) 1595.
(d) 1641.

Short Answer Questions

1. King Philip's War began in June of what year?

2. What was the capital city of the Massachusetts Bay colony?

3. When was Narrative of the Troubles with the Indians published?

4. John Sassamon was born circa what year?

5. In the Prologue, the author describes King Philip's War as being almost over in what year?

(see the answer key)

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