The Pilgrim’s Progress

The Pilgrim’s Progress

by

John Bunyan

The Pilgrim’s Progress: Part 1: Ignorance, Little-faith, and Flatterer Quiz 6 questions

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What reason does Ignorance give for believing he will gain entrance to the Celestial City?
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He possesses a secret key given to him by a wise man
He was born in the Celestial City and believes he has a right to return
He has performed a pilgrimage to holy sites
He lives a good life, gives alms, and pays his tithe
What does the bound man being led to Hell symbolize in the story?
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The eventual triumph of good over evil
The consequences of apostasy, or rejecting one’s faith
The importance of community support in overcoming temptation
The inevitability of fate and destiny
According to Hopeful's story, what happens to Little-faith in Dead Man’s Lane?
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He is welcomed by the townspeople and given a feast
He finds a hidden treasure that increases his faith
He is robbed by Faintheart, Mistrust, and Guilt but retains his certificate for the Celestial Gate
He defeats Faintheart, Mistrust, and Guilt in battle and emerges victorious
How does Christian view the variation in faith among Christ’s followers?
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He believes that only those with strong faith deserve salvation
He asserts that everyone possesses the same level of faith and strength
He acknowledges that while some are champions of faith, others may struggle but still possess genuine faith
He insists that faith must be demonstrated through actions, not merely possessed internally
What mistake do Christian and Hopeful make that leads them into a trap?
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They decide to separate and search for the Celestial City individually
They trust a dark, robed man who claims to know the way to the Celestial City
They ignore the directions given to them by the Shepherds
B and C are both correct
What does the chastisement of Christian and Hopeful by the Shining One signify?
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That hardships and discipline are intended as loving measures to correct one’s path
That punishment is arbitrary and often disconnected from one's actions
That true pilgrims can avoid all forms of discipline through constant vigilance
That once a pilgrim strays from the path, there is no hope for redemption