The Pilgrim’s Progress

The Pilgrim’s Progress

by

John Bunyan

The Pilgrim’s Progress: Part 1: Giant Despair and Doubting Castle Quiz 7 questions

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How does Christian react to being imprisoned by Giant Despair?
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He blames Hopeful for suggesting they take the easier path
He remains hopeful and tries to find a way to escape
He grieves over his fault in leading them off the correct path
He attempts to negotiate with Giant Despair for their release
What cruel advice does Diffidence give to Giant Despair regarding the prisoners?
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To let them go in the hope that they will lead him to more trespassers
To force them to work for him as slaves for the rest of their lives
To beat them mercilessly to break their spirits
To convince them to escape and then hunt them down for sport
What argument does Hopeful use to convince Christian not to give up hope?
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That their Lord forbids self-harm and they should trust in the possibility of divine rescue
That they can overpower Giant Despair if they work together
That Christian has misunderstood the severity of their situation
That they have a secret weapon against Giant Despair
How does the interaction between Christian and Hopeful in the dungeon illustrate the theme of perseverance?
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By showing that perseverance can only be achieved through physical strength
By demonstrating that perseverance is a solitary struggle
By highlighting the importance of mutual support and faith in overcoming despair
By highlighting the importance of mutual support and faith in overcoming despair
How does Hopeful's encouragement reflect the theme of resilience in the face of adversity?
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By showing that physical strength is the key to overcoming challenges
By illustrating that adversity can always be avoided with careful planning
By highlighting the importance of remembering past triumphs to fuel current hope
By suggesting that despair is an unbeatable foe without external rescue
What tactic does Giant Despair use to intimidate Christian and Hopeful after Diffidence's advice?
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He threatens to leave them without food or water indefinitely
He shows them the bones of previous prisoners he has killed
He promises to release them if they renounce their faith
He forces them to witness the punishment of other prisoners
What does the key "Promise" symbolize in the story of Christian and Hopeful's escape?
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The power of physical strength and courage in overcoming obstacles
The literal tools necessary for escaping difficult situations
The importance of perseverance and cleverness
The spiritual resources believers possess, such as faith, prayer, and God's promises