Unit 10 Lesson 11 Quiz

Part A: Read the passage from 'The Pilgrims, Part II: Thanksgiving Celebration.' Which statement BEST describes how Squanto helped the Pilgrims survive?

• He taught them to build better homes

• He showed them how to trade with other tribes

• He taught them farming techniques and where to find food

• He protected them from hostile Native American tribes

Part B: Which detail from the text BEST supports your answer to Part A?

• Both sides agreed to help and protect each other.

• They had also been able to build homes that would protect them.

• Squanto and Samoset showed the Pilgrims how to plant corn, squash, and beans and how to make these crops grow in the poor soil.

• The Wampanoag chief, Massasoit, was the guest of honor.

Select TWO details that show how the Pilgrims' situation improved over time.

• They built permanent homes

• They learned to grow crops

• They sailed across the ocean

• They collected firewood

• They buried their dead

Which statement BEST summarizes the main theme of the passage?

• Hard work leads to success

• Cooperation and help from others leads to survival

• Winter is a difficult season to survive

• Building homes is important for safety

Select TWO character traits that BEST describe Squanto based on the passage.

• Knowledgeable

• Fearful

• Helpful

• Angry

• Selfish

Read this excerpt: 'Wrestling Brewster often talked of how he had feared these people at first. But when they helped the settlers, Wrestling had changed his mind.' How did Wrestling's perspective change throughout the passage?

• From curious to bored

• From scared to grateful

• From happy to sad

• From angry to peaceful

Which detail shows personification in the passage?

• The door to their house was flung open

• They had eaten until they were fuller

• The crops had grown well

• The days grew warmer

Part A: What does the word 'abundant' mean as used in the passage 'their harvest was abundant'?

• Small amount

• Large amount

• Poor quality

• Average size

Part B: Which context clue helps determine the meaning?

• they had produced more than enough food

• the crops had grown well

• the colonists had also learned

• they were no longer cold

Which THREE details should be included in a summary of the passage?

• The Pilgrims struggled to survive their first winter

• Native Americans taught the Pilgrims survival skills

• The first Thanksgiving was a celebration of gratitude

• Mary and Remember collected firewood in the forest

• Mistress Fear was angry at the children