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Introduction to Early American Literature

Question 9 • IA-English Language Arts 11 A

What is the central idea of the fourth paragraph of Of Plymouth Plantation?

Answer
A
The passengers were extremely joyful to spot land after being at sea for such a long journey.
B
When the sailors and passengers sighted land, they recognized it to be Cape Cod.
C
The ship was unable to sail south to Hudson's River, so it returned to Cape Cod instead.
D
There were dangerous shoals and roaring breakers south of the harbor at Cape Cod.