Unit 1

In the selection from Sinners, what is the author's main intention?

• to tell his listeners of God's love and mercy

• to frighten his listeners into seeking salvation

• to inform his listeners of the life of Jesus Christ

• to persuade his listeners to form a new church

Which type of Colonial Literature is composed of myths, fables, and folktales?

• Native American Literature

• Puritan Literature

• Revolutionary Literature

• Traditional Literature

Which type of Colonial Literature is characterized as coming from an oral tradition because there was no written language?

• Puritan Literature

• Revolutionary Literature

• Traditional Literature

• Native American Literature

Which type of Colonial Literature is characterized as being religious in nature and having a plain style?

• Revolutionary Literature

• Puritan Literature

• Native American Literature

• Traditional Literature

Which type of Colonial Literature consists of diary/journal entries, hymns, sermons, autobiographies/biographies, and practical texts?

• Traditional Literature

• Revolutionary Literature

• Native American Literature

• Puritan Literature

Plymouth Colony was established in:

• 1492

• 1607

• 1620

• 1776

Jamestown was established in:

• 1776

• 1492

• 1607

• 1620

Which of the following is NOT a Puritan belief/value?

• Humans exist for the glory of God.

• Education for all

• Predestination

• Natural human goodness