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Introduction to Early American Literature

Question 4 • (J. Blaum) 0231 10th Grade English 1st 9 Weeks 26-27

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

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

Explanation

The paragraph focuses on the Pilgrims and the ship’s officers considering the damage caused by the storm and deciding that the voyage could continue. The broken beam and the iron screw brought from Holland are important details that explain how they made the repair, but they support the larger idea of their discussion and decision.

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