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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the men want John Winthrop with them when they go to America?

2. What is the overriding religious influence in the group deciding to go to the new world?

3. Who accompanies Harry and Bess to Groton?

4. Why does Harry return from Barbados?

5. What has Bess' cousin, Harry, sent from Barbados?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the status of John Winthrop's colony in Chapter 10?

2. Why is Groton Manor a wonderland to the Fones children?

3. Explain the irony in the relationships between Bess and her Winthrop cousins, Harry and Jack, who are brothers.

4. What happens on Fasting Day in Chapter 11?

5. What is the symbolism of the celebration held by the people of Boston after John Winthrop's removal from office?

6. What happens at Anne Hutchinson's trial for heresy?

7. Who makes an unexpected visit to Bess and her daughter, Joan?

8. What is the relationship of Elizabeth, the main character, to the powerful Winthrop family?

9. Explain the irony in Harry and Bess' efforts to help Peyto escape?

10. Why is John Winthrop so interested in going to the New World?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

John Winthrop controls the entire Winthrop family. Obviously, Bess butts head with Winthrop but do any of the other characters defy Winthrop, even in small ways? Explain how Winthrop controls his family including his wife and grown sons. Do you think his family members grow to detest Winthrop as the people in the colony eventually do? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Telaka exhibit such loyalty toward Bess? Telaka had several reasons for betraying Bess and her family yet she does not. Explain her motives. Do you find it ironic that the "savage" Telaka exhibits more kindness and loyalty to Bess than does her own uncle, "the civilized" John Winthrop? Explain why Bess finds her ultimate peace and serenity in the company of Telaka and not from any sermon of John Winthrop's.

Essay Topic 3

Explain John Winthrop's position regarding the deaths of Daniel Patrick and Anne Hutchinson. Is it ironic that such a religious man could validate the deaths of these two people? What is his reasoning behind his position? Do you think that instills fear or comfort in the others in the colony?

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