from "Of Plymouth Plantation" Quiz

What does the historical narrative do?

• describes the journey and lives of the Puritans in America from 1620-1647

• describes the journey and lives and the Pilgrims in America from 1620-1647

• describes the journey to Britain and the struggles on the ship

• describes the rightful settlers to the New England and the hardships with the Indians specifically

From what point of view is the excerpt told?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person

• 4th person

Why did the colonists decide to create the Mayflower Compact?

• King James required them to sign such a document.

• Some of them were speaking out against King James.

• Their original patent did not extend to establishing a colony in New England.

• They were facing extreme hardship and starvation and wanted to elect a new leader.

Why were Squanto and Samoset able to help make peace between the colonists and the Native Americans?

• They spoke English and could help the two groups communicate.

• They showed the colonists what foods to eat to avoid scurvy.

• They brought the colonists food during the winter so they would not starve.

• They planned a three-day festival where groups could share abundant food.

How did Squanto help the colonists prepare for winter?

• He showed them how to build fires and cook food.

• He showed them how to sew warmer clothing.

• He showed them how to make their homes sturdier.

• He showed them how to grow and find food to store.

What does the Mayflower Contract explicitly say? It said...

• the Pilgrims- who traveled for God, king, and country, promised to create & obey a local government.

• the Puritans- who traveled for God, king, and country, promised to create & obey a local government.

• the Pilgrims were not allowed to settle in New England under any circumstances.

• the Pilgrims could only settle in Virginia and Rhode Island according to the patent

What does The Mayflower Contract suggest through its careful diction, or word choice, and tone?

• Sarcasm, authority, and treason

• Aggressive negotiations, power, and dictatorship

• Formality, legality, and authority

• Informality, promise, and power

What are the terms of the treaty between Massasoit and the Pilgrims? Choose one or more correct answers.

• They should not hurt each other.

• They should not steal each others' property.

• The two groups will defend each other in the face of unjust war.

• When the two groups visit each other, they must come unarmed.

What term of the treaty seems possibly unfair? Why? Include textual evidence (the term of the treaty) and an explanation.

Which belief(s) contributed to the colonists' willingness to face hardships together?

• They believed they supported the King, God, and country.

• The believed God supported them because they loved the Native Americans has their neighbors.

• They believed their support of the Church of England made them God's chosen people.

• They believed God would provide for them even through hardships.