Of Plymouth Plantation

The pilgrims chose to settle at Cape Cod mainly because

• it was a safe harbor
• it was near "Hudson's River"
• the native inhabitants were friendly
• storms drove them ashore at that location

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The Pilgrims faced the greatest difficulties during their

• ocean passage
• first winter in the new land
• first summer in the new land
• second winter in the new land

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To which of the following does Bradford give the most credit for saving the Pilgrims during the starving time?

• God's mercy
• the Pilgrims' loyalty
• the knowledge hardwork, and loyalty of Squanto
• the treaty signed between the Pilgrims and Massasoit

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You can tell from the selection that the Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving took place immediately after

• the starving time
• the signing of the treaty with Massasoit
• their first winter in the new land
• their first harvest in the new land

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What were the major causes of loss of life?

• animal attack and weather

• Indian attack and weather

• suicide and weather

• disease, weather and starvation

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The treaty dictated that when they met, they should leave what behind?

• bows and arrows

• clothing and food

• children

• women and children

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What did the colonists do first when they arrived in North America?

• searched for shelter from the cold
• fell on their knees and blessed God
• repaired their shallop (boat) and fished
• fought Native Americans

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Squanto helped the Pilgrims by 

• creating peace treaties
• teaching them his language
• building up their homes
• interpreting for them

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When Bradford uses the allusion “a special instrument sent of God,” when he refers to Squanto,  it is clear that he

• resented the power Squanto had with the colonists.
• suspected that Squanto was not yet a Christian.
• believed all that happened was guided by God.
• felt Native Americans were “savage” people.

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The author of "Of Plymouth Plantation" is:

• Myles Standish
• William Bradford
• John Robinson
• Squanto

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