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A Model of Christian Charity

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who settled in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630?

a)

Catholics

b)

Puritans

c)

Buddhists

d)

Athiests

2.

The Massachusetts Bay Colony was along the eastern coast of...

a)

Europe

b)

South America

c)

North America

d)

Asia

3.

What is the name of the person who governed the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

a)

John Winthrop

b)

George Washington

c)

King Charles

d)

Johnny Williams

4.

This particular group of Christians broke from...

a)

The Church of Ireland

b)

The Church of America

c)

The Church of Italy

d)

The Church of England

5.

Model of Christian Charity was

a)

a sermon given by John Winthrop

b)

the name of the ship who brought a group of Pilgrims to Plymouth

c)

a type of law the Puritans followed

d)

a list of good places to get food for free

6.

How does Winthrop describe their ideal community interactions?

a)

Competitive and individualistic

b)

Strictly regulated by religious authorities

c)

Open, respectful, and characterized by brotherly affection

d)

Formal and hierarchical

7.

In the final paragraph, Winthrop outlines the actions the Puritans must take to honor their covenant with God. What consequences does he describe if the Puritans fail to uphold their agreement?

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8.

What is the primary purpose of Winthrop's sermon as mentioned in the text?

a)

To establish a new government

b)
To criticize the Puritan beliefs.
c)
To promote individualism over community.
d)
To outline the history of the Puritan movement.
9.

What does Winthrop emphasize regarding the expression of love in their community?

a)

It should be limited to church activities

b)

It should be demonstrated actively in their lives

c)

It is less important than individual success

d)

It should be expressed only towards leaders

10.

What does the phrase “city on a hill” imply about the community’s role?

a)
The community's role is to serve as a moral example and a source of inspiration for others.
b)
The community should focus solely on economic growth.
c)
The community must prioritize individual success over collective well-being.
d)
The community's role is to isolate itself from others.
11.

What does the word propound most closely mean in the following sentence?
The teacher decided to propound a new idea during the class discussion.

a)

Ignore

b)

Suggest

c)
Deny
d)
Dismiss
12.

The judge’s approbation of the lawyer’s argument surprised everyone in the courtroom.

What does approbation mean?

a)

Disapproval

b)

Misunderstanding

c)

Neutrality

d)

Praise or approval

13.

Write a sentence using one of the words from the text:
Propound

Providence

Approbation

Posterity 

Covenant

Dissimulation 

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14.

What is the best synonym for the word covenant?

a)
pledge
b)
agreement
c)
promise
d)

nonobservance