Quiz on William Bradford’s Excerpt

What is the central idea of William Bradford’s excerpt from *Of Plymouth Plantation*?

• To describe the religious customs of the Pilgrims.

• To highlight the hardships and struggles faced by the Pilgrims in their new land.

• To request aid and assistance from the King of England.

• To describe the military conflicts between the Pilgrims and Native Americans.

What is the primary author’s purpose of William Bradford’s writing?

• To persuade the King to provide financial support to the Plymouth Colony.

• To inform readers of the dangers and hardships faced by the Pilgrims.

• To entertain readers with an exaggerated tale of adventure and survival.

• To criticize the Pilgrims for their lack of preparation.

Which of the following best describes William Bradford’s perspective on the Pilgrims' experience in his account?

• He views the Pilgrims as weak individuals who were unprepared for their journey.

• He portrays the Pilgrims as courageous and faithful individuals who persevered through hardship.

• He sees the Pilgrims as invaders who wrongly took land from the Native Americans.

• He considers the Pilgrims to be misguided in their religious convictions.

Which of the following best describes William Bradford’s primary rhetorical strategy in his account?

• Pathos - He appeals to the reader’s emotions by emphasizing the Pilgrims' suffering and faith.

• Logos - He provides statistical evidence of the colony’s population and resources.

• Ethos - He establishes his credibility by referencing his leadership role in the colony.

• Kairos - He emphasizes the urgency of securing an alliance with Native American tribes.

Which of the following best describes the structure of William Bradford’s account?

• Problem and Solution - Bradford presents the dangers faced by the Pilgrims and the ways they overcame them.

• Description - Bradford provides vivid details of the land and the people they encountered.

• Chronological Order - Bradford narrates events in the order they occurred, from the Pilgrims' arrival to their settlement.

• Compare and Contrast - Bradford compares the Pilgrims’ experience with other colonial settlements.

Which feature in William Bradford’s account is most effective in conveying the urgency and importance of the Pilgrims’ struggle?

• The formal introduction describing their gratitude to God.

• The detailed narrative of their suffering and reliance on divine intervention.

• The reference to biblical scripture to draw parallels to their hardships.

• The concluding statement that encourages future generations to remember their sacrifices.

Which of the following best describes the primary argument William Bradford is making in his account?

• The Pilgrims were unprepared and deserved their suffering.

• The Pilgrims’ survival was due to their faith and divine intervention.

• The Native Americans played a minor role in the Pilgrims' experience.

• The Pilgrims’ journey was unnecessary and should not be remembered.

Which of the following best describes how William Bradford builds his argument in his account?

• By recounting his personal experiences and observations to highlight the Pilgrims’ hardships and perseverance.

• By providing statistical data and evidence of the Pilgrims' economic struggles.

• By criticizing the English government for failing to support the Pilgrims.

• By praising King James for his role in the Pilgrims’ survival.

Which of the following best paraphrases the last paragraph of the excerpt?

• Bradford is highlighting the Pilgrims' reliance on faith in God for survival and their gratitude for His guidance.

• Bradford is warning future settlers that the land is too dangerous for habitation.

• Bradford is asking for financial support from the King to strengthen the colony.

• Bradford is describing the Native Americans as a greater threat than starvation.

Based on the word’s connotation, what is the author’s meaning of the word 'barbarians' as used in the passage?

• Sophisticated

• Uncivilized

• Cruel

• Inexperienced