Chapter 4: The Mather Family Quiz

What was the name of the son born to Increase and Maria?

• John Mather

• Richard Cotton

• Cotton Mather

• Increase Jr.

On what date was Cotton Mather born?

• February 12, 1663

• March 15, 1665

• January 10, 1660

• April 20, 1662

What is the main theme of the chapter?

• Family lineage and legacy

• Religious reform

• Economic prosperity

• Political power

What was Cotton Mather's main insecurity?

• His height

• His handwriting

• His speech impediment

• His appearance

What was Cotton Mather's religious affiliation?

• Catholic

• Baptist

• Puritan

• Methodist

What did Cotton Mather eventually become known for?

• Writing more sermons than any other Puritan

• Leading a rebellion

• Founding a new religious sect

• Becoming a famous scientist

What was Cotton Mather's relationship to the church?

• He was a church architect

• He was a co-pastor

• He was a choir director

• He was a church treasurer

Who was the English colonial administrator that reported back to King Charles II?

• Edward Randolph

• Cotton Mather

• Metacomet

• John Smith

What did Massachusetts risk losing if it didn't defy the king?

• Local rule

• Economic stability

• Religious freedom

• Military support

Who was Metacomet?

• An indigenous war hero

• A king of England

• A colonial administrator

• A Harvard graduate