Puritan Literary Movement
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- Q1Which of the following is a characteristic of Puritan literature?Religious themes and moral valuesExistential themes and philosophical explorationRomantic love and passionPolitical satire and social critique30s
- Q2Who is considered the founder of the Puritan literary movement?Scott FitzgeraldMark TwainWilliam BradfordEdgar Allan Poe30s
- Q3Which historical event heavily influenced the Puritan literary movement?The Great MigrationThe Industrial RevolutionThe Civil WarThe American Revolution30s
- Q4Which of the following is not a characteristic of Puritan beliefs and practices?Emphasis on hard workStrict moral codePredestinationReligious tolerance30s
- Q5What was the primary reason why the Puritans came to America?Economic opportunitiesAdventure and explorationReligious freedomPolitical power30s
- Q6What was the main focus of Puritan society?TradeAgricultureReligionEducation30s
- Q7What was the name of the event in 1692 that resulted in the execution of several individuals accused of witchcraft in the Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony?Boston Tea PartyAmerican RevolutionSalem Witch TrialsFrench and Indian War30s
- Q8Which of the following is true about Puritan lifestyle?Opulent and extravagantColorful and vibrantDecadent and indulgentSimple and austere30s