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At the beginning of the story, what does Bunyan see in Christian's hand and on his back?
a book and a burden
a harp and a coat
a book and armour
a sling shot and wings
What is the book Christian is holding at the beginning of the story?
an atlas
the Bible
his journal
a collection of classic literature
What is represented by the burden on Christian's back at the beginning of the story?
sin
worry
material wealth
knowledge
Who tells Christian in Chapter 1 to flee the City of Destruction?
Evangelist
Goodwill
Pliable
Mr. Worldly Wiseman
Where does Evangelist tell Christian to go? (Chapter 1)
toward the light (the Wicket Gate)
to the Hill of Difficulty
to the Slough of Despond
to the cross
Who are the two neighbors who run after Christian and attempt to stop him? (Chapter 1)
Pliable and Obstinate
Formalist and Hypocrisy
Pope and Pagan
Faithful and Hopeful
What is the name of the bog that traps Christian and Pliable?
Slough of Despond
Slough of Guilt
Treacherous Marsh
Delectable Bog
What formed the Slough of Despond?
scum and filth that accompany conviction of sin
teachings of worldly philosophers and theologians
negative feelings caused by a poor self image
insults hurled at the travelers by enemies
Who pulls Christian from the Slough of Despond?
Help
Evangelist
Mr. Worldly Wiseman
Hopeful
What character directs Christian toward the village of Morality to seek the help of Legality?
Evangelist
Mr. Worldly Wiseman
Apollyon
Mistrust
Who opens the Wicket-gate for Christian?
Goodwill
Interpreter
Evangelist
Mr. Worldly Wiseman
In whose home does Christian stay?
Goodwill
Interpreter
Evangelist
Mr. Worldly Wiseman
What scenes does Interpreter explain to Christian?
dusty parlor and man in the iron cage
slough of despond and hill of difficulty
wall of salvation and the arbor
man-eating lion and the fire
What do the scenes of the dusty parlor and the man in the iron cage help Christian to understand?
the love of God
the grace of the Gospel
the mercy of God
the justice of God
What is the name of the wall that fences the highway that leads to the cross?
Salvation
Wicket gate
Beautiful
Despond
What happens to the burden on Christian's back when he reaches the cross?
falls off and tumbles down the hill to the sepulcher
falls off and rolls into the sea
becomes heavier and Christian falls down
rolls into a cave and takes Christian with it
What evidence of God's grace does Christian receive at the cross? all the following except __?__
forgiveness of sins
mark on his forehead
sealed roll
new clothes
a map
Who does Christian find sleeping at the bottom of the hill?
Simple, Sloth, and Presumption
Timorous and Mistrust
Pope and Pagan
Pliable and Obstinate
How do Formalist and Hypocrisy manage to enter the narrow way?
They tumble over the wall.
They come through the Wicket Gate.
They are helped over the wall by Evangelist.
They find a door that they can avoid the Hill Difficulty.
What are the two roads that Formalist and Hypocrisy take when they reach the Hill of Difficulty?
Danger and Destruction
Ease and Contentment
Anger and Frustration
Danger and Demolition
When Christian comes to the two ways Danger and Destruction, what path does he take?
Danger
Destruction
the narrow road up the steep hill
the narrow path around the hill
What does Christian find halfway up the Hill of Difficulty?
an arbor built for refreshment of weary travelers
Interpreter's House
a cave full of dead men's bones
lions guarding the way
What does Christian lose because of his sinful sleep in the arbor?
his sealed roll
his map
his packed lunch
the coat
Why do Timorous and Mistrust turn back?
They find a cave full of dead men's bones.
They fear the lions in the way.
They realize they are going the wrong direction.
They were disillusioned about the promise of the Celestial City.
Where does Christian find lodging for the night after the Arbor experience?
the Palace Beautiful
the Interpreter's house
Castle of Giant Despair
Celestial City
What mountain range is Christian shown the next morning?
the Delectable Mountains
the Pyrenees
the Himalayan Mountains
the Carpathian Mountains
What is Christian given at the palace that prepares him for the difficult journey ahead?
armor
a map
food
new clothes
Who meets Christian in the Valley of Humiliation?
Apollyon
Giant Despair
Mr. Worldly Wiseman
Faithful
What does Apollyon try to do to Christian?
turn him away from following Christ
encourage him to continue on his way to the Celestial City
help him find his lost sealed roll
give him detailed plans for his future
Was Apollyon successful in turning Christian away from following Christ?
no
yes
idk
maybe
How does Christian defeat Apollyon?
with his sword
with his dagger
with his M16 rifle
with his B-29 bomber
What is the name of the valley Christian encounters after the Valley of Humiliation?
Valley of the Shadow of Death
Slough of Despond
Valley of Tranquility
Valley of Depression
Why must he pass through the Valley of the Shadow of Death?
It is the way to the Celestial City.
That is what his GPS tells him to do.
He is planning to meet Faithful there.
He doesn't know where else to go.
What is the only weapon that Christian can use in the Valley of the Shadow of Death?
his sword
his dagger
prayer
fasting
Who are the two giants who once terrorized pilgrims traveling through the Valley of the Shadow of Death?
Pope and Pagan
Despair and Diffidence
Shame and Talkative
Hold-the-World and Money-Love
Who becomes Christian's companion after he passes through the Valley of the Shadow of Death?
Faithful
Hopeful
Talkative
By-ends
In the account of Faithful's journey, who was the old man who invited Faithful to stay with him and marry his daughters?
Adam the First
Adam the Second
Talkative
Flatterer
Which one was NOT one of Adam the First's daughters?
Lust of the Flesh
Lust of the Eyes
Lust of the Ears
Pride of Life
How did Shame try to dissuade Faithful from his journey?
make him ashamed of his faith in Christ
make him ashamed of the sins he had committed
make him ashamed of his appearance
make him ashamed of his lack of education
Is Talkative sincere in his conversation with Faithful?
yes
no
some of the time
under the surface
What subject does Faithful discuss with Talkative?
the evidences of grace in the heart
the evidences of his travels on the path to the Celestial City
his past experiences on the way to the Celestial City
his reasons for being on the way to the Celestial City
According to Christian, why does Talkative leave their company?
he doesn't want to reform
he found an easier way to travel
he thinks Christian and Faithful are on the wrong path
he wants to travel faster than they are
With whom do Christian and Faithful meet after parting with Talkative?
Hypocrisy
Evangelist
Hopeful
Atheist
What does Evangelist predict will happen in the town of Vanity Fair while Christian and Faithful are there?
one will be killed; the other survive
one or both will be killed
one will be imprisoned but not the other
they will both certainly be killed
What is the name of the town where Faithful is killed?
Vanity
Tribulation
Charity
Value
What does Vanity Fair represent?
the worldly system
prosperity
conviction for sin
persecution
Christian and Faithful attracted attention for all these reason except __?__.
their clothing
their speech
their refusal to look on the merchandise
their mannerisms
Which of the pilgrims dies in the town of Vanity?
Christian
Faithful
Hopeful
Little-Faith
Who joins Christian after he escapes the town of Vanity?
Faithful
Hopeful
Little-Faith
Watchful
Where has By-ends come from and where is he going?
from Fair-speech and going toward Celestial City
from City of Destruction and going toward Celestial City
from the Palace Beautiful and going toward Fair-speech
from Conceit and going toward Doubting Castle
He decides against traveling with Christian and Hopeful for all these reasons except __?__.
he refuses to go against "wind and tide"
refuses to own Religion in his rags
not willing to be unpopular or to suffer loss
he doesn't intend to head to the same destination as they are
Who joins By-ends after Christian and Hopeful leave his company?
Mr. Hold-the-World, Mr. Money-love, and Mr. Save-all
Mr. Hole-in-the-Wall, Mr. Money-hate, and Mr. Spend-all
Mr. Hold-the-Bag, Mr. John Cash, and Mr. Sewall
Mr. Hold-the-Line, Mr. Cash Returned, and Mr. Safety
What does Demas invite Christian to do?
dig in the silver mine
rob the bank
make counterfeit money
purchase the gold mine
Why do Christian and Hopeful leave the narrow way and enter By-Path Meadow?
the way become difficult and the meadow seems easier
they were lost in the fog that had descended
they were not paying attention to where they were going
it was where their map directed them
Who takes Christian and Hopeful captive in By-path Meadow?
Giant Despair
Giant Desperation
Giant Diffidence
Giant Delectable
How do the pilgrims escape from Giant Despair?
with the Key called Promise
with the sword of Faith
by tumbling over the wall
by convincing the Giant to release them
What was the name of the mountain range that the pilgrims come to after escaping Doubting Castle?
Delectable Mountains
the Alps
Andes Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Whose mountains are the Delectable Mountains?
Emmanuel's
the President's
the Romans'
Jehovah Jirah's
The names of the four shepherds with whom Christian and Hopeful meet are __?__.
Knowledge, Experience, Watchful, and Sincere
Wisdom, Perception, Honesty, and Experience
Truth, Peace, Careful, and Daring
Purity, Passion, Peace, and Prevention
What can Christian and Hopeful see from the top of the hill called Clear?
Celestial City
the burning City of Destruction
the country of Conceit
Peaceful Valley
How did Ignorance find his way to the highway?
a crooked little lane from the country of Conceit
a by-path from the country of Deceit
by tumbling over the wall
he followed Christian at a distance ever since the beginning
Who are the three rogues who robbed Little-Faith?
Faint-heart, Mistrust, and Guilt
Mistrust, Timorous, and Ignorance
Timorous, Guilt, and Atheist
Atheist, By-Ends, and Talkative
What did the three rogues rob from Little-Faith?
his spending money and his jewels
his spending money and his food
his jewels and his coat
his coat and his roll
Who leads Christian and Hopeful out of the way and into a net?
Flatterer
Atheist
Mr. Worldly Wiseman
Experience
How doe Christian and Hopeful escape from Flatterer's net?
an angel tears the net and lets them out
they use their key Promise
Help comes and gets them out
they convince Talkative to get them out
Why does Atheist walk with his back toward Zion?
he does not believe Mt. Zion exists
he thinks it is in the opposite direction
he is looking to see if anyone is following him
he wants to encourage Christian and Hopeful to keep going
How do Christian and Hopeful know that Zion exists?
They had seen the gate from the Delectable Mountains
They had been there before.
They heard it exists from Evangelist.
They had talked with other people who had been there.
What effect does the air of the Enchanted Ground have upon Christian and Hopeful?
It makes them drowsy.
It energizes them.
It frightens them.
It encourages them.
How do Christian and Hopeful overcome their drowsiness in the Enchanted Ground?
by talking about spiritual things
drinking a double shot of expresso
by talking about their future plans
by inviting Talkative to walk with them
Who comes up behind the pilgrims as they leave the Enchanted Ground?
Mistrust
Ignorance
Talkative
Timorous
Where does Ignorance put his trust?
in God
in Christian
in his own heart and works
in his past experiences
What country do the pilgrims come to at last, before they cross the river?
Celestial City
Beulah
Enchanted Ground
Delectable Mountains
Who meets the pilgrims on the other side of the river?
the Shining Men (angels)
the Shepherds
Evangelist
the ferryman
How is Ignorance able to cross the river?
he wades across in ankle deep water
he swims across in shoulder deep water
Vain-Hope, the ferryman, takes him across
he crosses on the bridge, Vain-Hope
What happens to Ignorance at the gate of the Celestial City?
he is welcomed by the Shining Men
he cannot enter because he has no certificate
he is sent to purgatory for a time
he is questioned by the guard before he enters
Who wrote Pilgrim's Progress?
John Milton
Robert Herrick
John Bunyan
Paul Bunyan
Where was John Bunyan when he wrote The Pilgrim's Progress?
in Bedford jail
on the isle of Patmos
in his office at home
in London
Why was John Bunyan imprisoned?
preaching without a license from the Church of England
preaching without a license from the Roman Catholic Church
he was deeply in debt
he had received stolen property from a friend
a narrative in which the characters, places, and other items are symbols
allegory
fairy tale
epic
novel
Symbolizes assurance of salvation
sealed roll
Celestial City
the river
sword
city that represents heaven
City of Destruction
Vanity Fair
Celestial City
Palace Beautiful
the place that represents the system of the world, which opposes Christianity
City of Destruction
Vanity Fair
Celestial City
Enchanted Ground
symbolizes the grace of God
the Cross
the Wicket-gate
the Hill of Difficulty
the river
represents the church, a place of relief and security for pilgrims
Interpreter's House
Palace Beautiful
Delectable Mountains
Enchanted Ground
represents death
the Valley of the Shadow of Death
Hill of Difficulty
Enchanted Ground
the river
Who said "What shall I do to be saved?"
Christian
Faithful
Hopeful
Evangelist
Who said "Do you see yonder Wicket gate?...Do you see yonder shining light?"
Apollyon
Faithful
Hopeful
Evangelist
Who said "I have provoked God to anger, and He has left me; I have so hardened my heart, that I cannot repent."
Apollyon
Faithful
Giant Despair
the man in the iron cage
Who said "I am an enemy to this Prince, I hate His person, His laws, and people."
Apollyon
Mistrust
Giant Despair
the man in the iron cage
Who said, "My honoured and well-beloved brother Faithful, I am glad that I have overtaken you, and that God has so tempered our spirits, that we can walk as companions in this so pleasant a path."
Hopeful
Evangelist
Christian
Ignorance
Who said, "I escaped the slough that I perceived you fell into, and got up to the gate without that danger, only I met with one whose name is Wanton."
Hopeful
Evangelist
Christian
Faithful
When Christian lost his burden, he received forgiveness of sins, a mark on his forehead, a sealed roll, and __?__.
armor
a new hat
new clothes
food
John Bunyan lived entirely in the __?__ century.
sixteenth
seventeenth
eighteenth
nineteenth
Who explains to Christian the meaning of the dusty parlor and the man in the iron cage?
Evangelist
Goodwill
Interpreter
Mr. Worldly Wiseman
Who were the two people who brought terror to the pilgrims at the end of the Valley of the Shadow of Death?
Pope and Pagan
Timorous and Mistrust
Danger and Despair
Destruction and Hate
The Slough of Despond was created by __?__.
conviction of sin
false teachings
flood waters
a poor self esteem
Who helped Christian through the Wicket gate?
Goodwill
Help
Faithful
Sloth
Who preferred sleep to avoiding danger?
Discretion
Obstinate
Faithful
Sloth
Who was a damsel in the Palace Beautiful?
Discretion
Goodwill
Talkative
Sloth
Who knew about religion but did not apply it?
Mistrust
Goodwill
Talkative
Hypocrisy
Who unsuccessfully tried to talk Christian into returning home?
Obstinate
Talkative
Goodwill
Sloth
Who ran away from the lions?
Timorous and Mistrust
Pope and Pagan
Formalist and Hypocrisy
Save-all and Money-Love
Who crawled over the wall to reach the narrow way?
Timorous and Mistrust
Pope and Pagan
Formalist and Hypocrisy
Save-all and Money-Love
Who dwelt in the town of Carnal Policy?
Formalist
Hypocrisy
Mr. Worldly Wiseman
Adam the First
Who aided Christian at the slough?
Help
Goodwill
Faithful
Obstinate
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