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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does King Charles celebrate Christmas?
(a) Because he enjoys the food.
(b) Because he celebrated as a child.
(c) Because he thinks people need a holiday.
(d) Because his wife is a papist.

2. What do the children think of Groton Manor?
(a) It is a frightening place that they have no interest in exploring.
(b) It is a children's wonderland with ponies, ponds, woods, castle ruins, and an old mill.
(c) It is too far away from London and they hate the long trip to get there.
(d) It is a boring place because there is nothing for children to do there.

3. What does Thomas Fones, while on his deathbed, ask of John Winthrop?
(a) That he forgive Bess and Harry
(b) That he give Bess and Harry some money
(c) That he let Bess and Harry return to Barbados
(d) That he include Bess and Harry in his will

4. What does Bess do to lift the spirits of the Groton villagers?
(a) Lowers the tenants' rent
(b) Organizes a May Day celebration
(c) Gives the servants two days off from work
(d) Throws a formal ball for the villagers

5. What is the personality of Anne Fones' mother?
(a) Happy and boisterous
(b) Sick and tired
(c) Pleasant and caring
(d) Stern and formal

Short Answer Questions

1. Now that Bess is a widow, who do the Winthrops want her to consider marrying?

2. Who is Elizabeth excited to see at the estate in Groton?

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

4. What effect does Jack Winthrop's arrival at Groton have on Elizabeth?

5. Who does not seem interested in marrying Bess?

(see the answer key)

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