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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men need before they can plan their journey to the new world?
(a) A good ship
(b) Provisions that will last for months
(c) A crate of Bibles
(d) Financial backing

2. What action by the king infuriates Emmannuel Downing, John Winthrop and others?
(a) The king has claimed the Roman Catholic Church as the only church in England.
(b) The king has granted territory in America to other men.
(c) The king has issued higher taxes on rum.
(d) The king has changed the marriage laws.

3. What does Fitch, the Fones' servant, tell Edward Howes about the Fones household?
(a) That it is being run by the devil
(b) That there is not enough money
(c) That he plans to retire soon
(d) That he needs more help in maintaining the house

4. What is the name of the ship on which Harry sails to New England?
(a) Turret
(b) Tamara
(c) Talbot
(d) Teutonic

5. What elegantly dressed man enters the apothecary shop asking for the best tobacco?
(a) Jack Winthrop
(b) Harry Winthrop
(c) Robert Seaton
(d) Edward Howes

Short Answer Questions

1. What other name does Elizabeth use for herself?

2. What has Bess' cousin, Harry, sent from Barbados?

3. Who accompanies Harry and Bess to Groton?

4. The local miller named Pond receives a letter from his son in New England who wants to return home because ____________________________________.

5. To whom is Beth betrothed on Christmas Day?

(see the answer key)

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