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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Bess and Harry require a special marriage license?
(a) Because they are cousins
(b) Because they are Episcopalians
(c) Because they are underage
(d) Because they are papists

2. How is Harry fixed for money?
(a) He has enough money to live for six months.
(b) He has no money.
(c) He has enough money to live for a week.
(d) He has plenty of money.

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

4. How does the Fones family travel to the family manor in Groton?
(a) By cart
(b) By foot
(c) By train
(d) By boat

5. What was Elizabeth's mother's maiden name?
(a) Anne Groton
(b) Elizabeth Groton
(c) Anne Winthrop
(d) Mary Winthrop

Short Answer Questions

1. Who scolds the Indians for attempting to trade while claiming to be friends of the English?

2. On what occasion does Bess use her healing skills to save the life of Margaret Winthrop?

3. Why does the Fones family not celebrate Christmas?

4. What news does Bess deliver to her father that makes him hit her with a stick?

5. With whom has John Winthrop arranged a marriage for Bess?

(see the answer key)

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