READING COMPREHENSION QUIZ Chapters 8-14

As soon as James Oglethorpe arrived in Georgia, he met with Chief ____________, the leader of the Yamacraw tribe.

• Samoset

• Tomochichi

• Squanto

• Tomahawk

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Who granted James Oglethorpe a charter to begin a colony in Savannah, Georgia?

• King George II

• King Charles II

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Queen Victoria

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Where did the first Savannah settlers live until they built their homes?

• underground

• on the ship

• in tents

• in huts made of tree bark

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What are debtors?

• people who are wanted for terrible crimes

• people who owe money to others

• people who are in jail

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Which one was a typical chore of Pilgrim children?

• collecting firewood

• cooking supper

• washing the dog

• patching the roof

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Where did the Mayflower arrive in 1621?

• Charleston, South Carolina

• the Netherlands

• Savannah, Georgia

• Plymouth, Massachusetts

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In what way was Squanto different from other Native Americans?

• He was an explorer.

• He spoke very good English.

• He was a wonderful chef.

• He could climb tall trees.

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Who was the guest of honor at the first Thanksgiving?

• Massasoit, the Wampanoag chief

• Pocahontas

• Squanto

• Samoset

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In chapter 13, which is a “great sin for a Puritan child”?

• Misplacing your Bible

• Not finishing your chores before sunset

• To fall asleep while listening to the word of God

• Smiling too much

Where did the Puritans live?

• Roanoke Colony

• Jamestown Colony

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

• Savannah, Georgia Colony