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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What personal information does Bess give to Jack?
(a) Bess is pregnant.
(b) Bess does not love Harry.
(c) Bess misses her mother.
(d) Bess cannot stand her mother-in-law.

2. When does John Winthrop decide he is going to emigrate to the new world?
(a) When his mother dies
(b) During a meeting at Lincolnshire
(c) After a meeting of Parliament
(d) When his business fails

3. What does Matthew Craddock bring to Emannuel Downing's home?
(a) A silk-wrapped charter from England
(b) A case of rum
(c) Fresh tobacco from Barbados
(d) Two new horses

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

5. Who tells Bess about Harry's death?
(a) Sara
(b) Martha
(c) Margaret
(d) Jack

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Elizabeth's mother's maiden name?

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

3. What wedding gift does Harry buy for Bess?

4. What does Bess prefer to household chores?

5. What do the children think of Groton Manor?

(see the answer key)

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