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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Bess see one day during a celebration?
(a) Robert Feake
(b) Will Hallet
(c) Jack Winthrop
(d) Robert Seaford

2. Who has Bess been encouraged to marry?
(a) Edward Howes
(b) Jack Winthrop
(c) Edward Winthrop
(d) Harry Howes

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

4. What does Jack give to Bess to use as a signal that she needs help?
(a) a feather
(b) a pearl necklace
(c) a scarf
(d) a doeskin glove

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does John Winthrop decide he is going to emigrate to the new world?

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

3. Who is the eldest of the Fones children?

4. Why do Bess and Harry require a special marriage license?

5. Why do Jack and Bess need a special license to get married?

(see the answer key)

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