puritan test

. Why does Edwards say that people in his congregation have yet to drop into the pit of hell? A. The love of God prevents their demise. B. The works they perform please God. C. God is angry and wrathful but fair. D. God's hand holds them up each moment.

D

10. According to the final paragraphs, sinners may be able to obtain a. salvation. b. retribution. c. Edwards's forgiveness. d. consolation.

a

3. Edwards's vivid descriptions of Hell are meant to a. frighten his audience. b. amuse his audience. c. fascinate his audience. d. make his audience feel superior.

a

4. What emotional appeal does Edwards use when he emphasizes the everlasting nature of God's wrath? A. appeal to fear B. appeal to vanity C. appeal to pity D. appeal to wonder

a

8. Edwards compares each of his listeners to "a spider, or some loathsome insect [held] over the fire" in order to stress a human being's a. powerlessness in comparison to God. b. unimportance in God's plan. c. ugliness in God's eyes. d. courage in the face of God's wrath. a. powerlessness in comparison to God.

a

when the poet says my love is such that rivers cannot quench... to what is she comparing her love?

a fire

which element of puritan plane style is most obvious in this statement?

a simple direct statement

how does bradford characterize john carver the colonys first governor?

as patient fair wise

1. As a preacher, Edwards uses his sermon to a. raise money for his church. b. frighten his congregation into seizing the opportunity of salvation. c. persuade his congregation to have faith in God. d. rouse his congregation to revolt against England.

b

11. To which chief emotion does Edwards appeal in the following passage of the sermon? "How awful is it to be left behind at such a day! To see so many others feasting, while you are pining and perishing." a. grief b. envy c. sympathy d. joy

b

14. Based on the context clues, what does gulf most likely mean in this passage: "If God should let you go, you would immediately sink and swiftly descend and plunge into the bottomless gulf." a. gasoline or oil b. wide gap c. shallow water d. cloud

b

2. Edwards directs his sermon on God's wrath toward congregation members who A. will speak to those who are unconverted B. are yet to be born again C. are too focused on God's love D. practice religion with their families

b

4. Which of these people or forces does the sermon indicate is the most powerful? a. Hell b. God c. the congregations as a whole d. preachers like Edwards

b

7. Edwards uses the phrase "dead in sin" to describe a. people who have died while in the midst of evil activities. b. those who have not yet experienced the grace of conversion. c. those whose sins have caused their deaths. d. people who are not religious and never attend church.

b

according to the speaker, what is the only way in which her husband can repay her for her love?

by showing love to her

How does the wife in "To My Dear and Loving Husband" want her husband to be rewarded for his love of her?

by the heavens

2. What is the central message of the sermon? a. There is no hope for salvation. b. The only hope for salvation is in good deeds. c. The only hope for salvation is through Christian rebirth. d. Sinners can save their souls through constant prayer.

c

5. Edwards assumes that the members of his congregation believe that they are a. righteous. b. aristocratic. c. sinful. d. immortal.

c

9. Toward the end of the sermon, Edwards's tone shifts from a. sorrowful to joyous. b. joyous to resentful. c. frightening to hopeful. d. sympathetic to bitter.

c

For which audience did William Bradford write Of Plymouth Plantation?

children and grandchildren of the mayflower colonists

which of the following best describes the clothing that god is making for the speaker?

colorful decorated and shining clothes

in huswifery, edward taylor compares things that are very different from each other, what is this literary device called?

conceit

15. Based on the context clues, what does exquisite most likely mean in this passage? "There will be no end to this exquisite horrible misery." a. very beautiful b. mildly attractive c. necessary d. sharp; intense

d

5. The human condition that Edwards stresses throughout the sermon is people's A. ability to change their fate by good works B. desire to better themselves C. dependence on their neighbors for help D. reliance on God to save them from hell

d

6. What contrasting images does Edwards use to describe God's wrath? a. heat and cold b. sunlight and rain c. darkness and light d. fire and water

d

what is the topic of this complex sentence? After they had enjoyed fair winds and weather for a season, they were encountered many times with crosswinds, and met many fierce storms, with which the ship was shrewdly shaken, and her upper worlds made very leaky... (a) the native americans and their ability to adapt to changing seasons (b) the mayflower sailors and their ways of predicting the weather at sea (c) the pilgrim leaders and their prayers for a safe journey across the atlantic (d) the pilgrims and the harsh weather they faced during their crossing

d

based on the context what does the word gulf mean in this passage from sinners in the hands of an angry god?

deep pit

which structure does taylor use to present his main comparison in huswifery?

fibers to yarn, yarn to cloth, cloth to finished clothing

what images does edwards use in sinners in the hands of an angry god to draw a picture of the anger of god?

floods and fire

whom or what does the speaker in this poem address?

god

what was the passengers main emotional response to reaching cape cod?

great joy at having crossed the atlantic ocean safely

based on the context what is the meaning of the word mourn in this passage from sinners in the hands of an angry god?

grieve

what main emotion does anne bradstreet express in this poem?

happiness in love for her husband

after persuading his listeners of their sinfulness during most of the selection from sinners in the hands of an angry god, how does edwards attitude change at the end of the sermon?

he becomes hopeful

what is the speakers main attitude in this statement?

he is submissive to gods will

Which belief does Bradford express in the selection from Of Plymouth Plantation when he calls Squanto "a special instrument sent of God"?

his belief in gods protection of the pilgrims

how can you tell that this opening line is an example of puritan plane style?

i and iii

which statement below is the best paraphrase of this line from to my dear loving husband?

i love you more than any other wife could love her husband

which statement below is the best paraphrase of these concluding lines?

let us love so faithfully that we will meet in heaven and live forever

what is the main message of sinners in the hands of an angry god?

salvation is gained through christ

why does the speaker say, compare with ye women if you can?

she is setting forth a challenge to other women in her community

taylor develops an extended metaphor in this poem, what kinds of activities make up that extended metaphor?

spinning yarn and weaving cloth

what is the speaker asking for in these lines?" then clothe therewith ,mine understanding will"

that all of his words and actions would glorify god

what is the main idea of this complex sentence from of plymouth plantation? " so some of the chief of the company, many perceiving"

the company heads discussed returning to england

As Bradford presents it, which act illustrated the spirit of self-sacrifice during that terrible first winter?

the few healthy settlers took care of the many who were sick without complaining

which elements in this first stanza of the poem are an example of puritan plane style?

the simple common words

why might you want to read the first two stanzas of this poem rather slowly?

the stanzas contain many unfamiliar details and images

in the second stanza what idea do the comparisons to treasure make clear?

the value of her husbands love for her

which states the main idea of this complex sentence from of plymouth plantation? "He became profitable to them"

the visitor told the colonists about the land and people

what does edwards think is true of the members of his congregation in sinners in the hands of an angry god?

they are all sinners

based on the context what does the word duration mean in this passage from sinners in the hands of an angry god?

time period

in the selection from sinners in the hands of an angry god what is the authors main intention?

to frighten his listeners into achieving salvation

Toward the end of the first excerpt from Of Plymouth Plantation, Bradford pauses to list the difficulties that the Pilgrims faced in their new home. What is his main purpose in describing those details?

to remind his readers how much the pilgrims depended on god

what is the basic way in which edwards tries to move his listeners in sinners in the hands of an angry god?

with images of hell