Introduction to Early American Literature — Quiz

Question 7 • Literature and Composition III

What is the most important idea of the second paragraph of Of Plymouth Plantation ?

Answer

The sailors decided to caulk the decks and upper works of the ship after it was damaged in a storm.

The crew used a large iron screw the passengers had brought from Holland to repair a beam that broke during a storm.

The Pilgrims and ship's officers discussed the damage to the ship and decided to continue the voyage.

The ship encountered good weather and fair sailing at the beginning of its journey.

Explanation

The second paragraph describes a storm that damaged the ship, including a broken beam. The Pilgrims and the ship’s officers discussed whether the ship could safely continue, then decided to go on with the voyage. Therefore, the main idea is that they discussed the damage and chose to continue—not simply that the crew made a repair.

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