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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Now that Bess is a widow, who do the Winthrops want her to consider marrying?
(a) William Coddington
(b) Walter Raleigh
(c) Warner Seaford
(d) William Congreve

2. What news does John Winthrop receive after he arrives in New England?
(a) Harry has been appointed captain of his ship.
(b) Harry has converted to Catholocism.
(c) Harry and Bess' child has been born.
(d) Harry has drowned in the Salem River.

3. Why would John Winthrop be inclined to go to the new world, America?
(a) Because he wants to cross the ocean in his lifetime.
(b) Because he wants to take religion to the heathens.
(c) Because his job has been dissolved by the king.
(d) Because he has an adventurous spirit.

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

5. Who is crowned the Queen of May Day?
(a) Bess
(b) Margaret
(c) Martha (Mattie)
(d) Sara

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Harry decide to stay for awhile?

2. Why does Harry return from Barbados?

3. Why is John Winthrop's wife, Margaret, ailing at Groton?

4. To what does Harry admit at dinner?

5. Who tells Bess about Harry's death?

(see the answer key)

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