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Unit 1: Puritans
Early American Writers
Question | Answer |
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As her house burns, Bradstreet reminds herself that | it belonged not to her, but to God |
Like many Puritan writers, Bradstreet expresses | Love of God despite great hardships |
Bradford's account describes primarily | the many hardships faced by early American settlers |
Edwards' purpose in delivering this sermon is to | jolt his congregation into mending their ways and seeking salvation |
What were the principal values and ideals of the Pilgrims? | piety, courage, and industry |
The literary style of Pilgrim writing can best be described as | plain |
Once Squanto acts as interpreter and the Puritans are able to communicate with the Native American, they proceed to | exchange gifts, draw up a peace treaty, and hold friendly conversations |
The lives and writings of the Puritans were greatly influenced by | the Old Testament |
In his sermon, Edwards mainly taps into his audience's fear of | burning forever in a fiery pit |
When Edwards refers to the "unconverted persons" in his congregation he chiefly addresses the | members who do not accept Christ as their Savior |
Which statement best summarizes the message of the final couplet in Bradstreet's "To My Dear and Loving Husband"? | Let us continue to love one another so that we can reach Heaven. |
Bradford feels that the death of the "profane" seaman is attributable to | Divine retribution |
According to Edwards' sermon, the only thing that has saved his listeners from Hell is God's | hand |
In "Upon the burning of Our House," Anne Bradstreet discovers the fire when | she awakens to cries of "Fire!" |
The phrase"my hope and treasure lies above" describes her | vision of the afterlife |