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

A
The ship's captain could not give the Pilgrims all the supplies they wanted because he needed some for the return journey to Europe.
B
The Pilgrims believed that the captain might put them ashore and sail back to Europe if the Pilgrims could not find a safe harbor for the ship.
C
The Pilgrims and Indigenous peoples around Cape Cod were unfriendly toward each other.
D
The land was cold, desolate, and dangerous, and the Pilgrims could not rely on the ship or their friends in Europe for survival.
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According to Of Plymouth Plantation , which statement best describes the relationship between colonists and Indigenous peoples?

A
The two groups helped each other, but they did not like each other.
B
It was tense at first, but it quickly became much friendlier.
C
It was difficult and tense as soon as the colonists arrived.
D
The two groups did not interact, so their relationship was nonexistent.
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Based on Of Plymouth Plantation , which aspect of the Pilgrims’ culture and society was most important to them?

A
their rejection of European culture and values
B
their desire to convert other people to their way of life
C
their religious beliefs
D
their desire to explore unknown lands
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Of Plymouth Plantation suggests that one of the strongest values of the Plymouth colonists was

A
self-sufficiency.
B
honesty.
C
Godliness.
D
perseverance.
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What is the main idea of paragraph three of Of Plymouth Plantation ?

A
A sailor who fell overboard was spared by God to become a member of the church.
B
A sailor named John Howland fell overboard but was rescued before he drowned.
C
A young servant of one of the passengers was the only one to die during the storms.
D
During the journey, the only death of a passenger occurred when the ship drew close to the coast.
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According to Of Plymouth Plantation , which statement best describes the Pilgrims' attitude toward the Indigenous peoples they encountered after landing at Cape Cod?

A
They thought the Indigenous peoples were both violent and hostile.
B
They appreciated the kindnesses shown by the Indigenous peoples.
C
They believed the Indigenous peoples would convert to Christianity.
D
They felt the Indigenous peoples would help them build a settlement.
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Which best states the central idea of the first paragraph of Of Plymouth Plantation ?

A
Bradford believed the Pilgrims suffered greatly from seasickness during their voyage.
B
Bradford believed the Puritans had good weather for many days in September of 1620.
C
Bradford felt it was significant that the first person to die was a sailor.
D
Bradford believed God punished a sailor who mistreated the Puritans.
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What is the most important idea of the second paragraph of Of Plymouth Plantation ?

A
The sailors decided to caulk the decks and upper works of the ship after it was damaged in a storm.
B
The ship encountered good weather and fair sailing at the beginning of its journey.
C
The crew used a large iron screw the passengers had brought from Holland to repair a beam that broke during a storm.
D
The Pilgrims and ship's officers discussed the damage to the ship and decided to continue the voyage.
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Which statement best describes one main idea of Of Plymouth Plantation ?

A
The ship on which the Pilgrims sailed was badly damaged during the journey.
B
The Pilgrims found themselves in a hostile environment with only their religious faith to sustain them.
C
The ship's master wanted the Pilgrims to find a safe harbor to moor the ship.
D
The journey to the New World was so difficult that some people died before the voyage was over.
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What does Of Plymouth Plantation reveal about the Pilgrims' readiness to establish a new colony where they landed?

A
They had enough food to survive the winter without the ship, but no adequate means to protect themselves against the harsh environment.
B
They could easily protect themselves against the harsh environment, but they did not have enough food to survive the winter without the ship.
C
They were prepared to build shelters and to grow food to support themselves comfortably if the ship left before spring.
D
They were not prepared for the harshness of the environment, and they had little food if the ship left before spring.

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