The Pilgrim’s Progress

The Pilgrim’s Progress

by

John Bunyan

The Pilgrim’s Progress: Part 1: The Slough of Despond Quiz 4 questions

Test your knowledge of Part 1: The Slough of Despond. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What do Obstinate and Pliable represent in the story?
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The twin aspects of human curiosity and caution
The moral dilemmas faced by individuals when confronted with truth
Different responses of the world to the Christian message—resistance or openness
The internal conflict within every person between good and evil inclinations
What makes Pliable excited about continuing the journey with Christian?
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Christian's promise of earthly riches and treasures at their destination
The descriptions of everlasting life and angelic company in heaven, according to Christian's book
The adventures and challenges they will face on their journey
The prospect of becoming powerful and influential in the new land
What does the Slough of Despond symbolize in Christian's journey?
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The difficulties faced due to the conviction of sin and how guilt can bog someone down
The joy and exhilaration of overcoming life's obstacles
The difficulties faced due to the conviction of sin and how guilt can bog someone down
The eventual triumph of faith over despair and difficulty
Why does Help say the Slough of Despond cannot be removed?
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Because it serves as a necessary test of faith for all pilgrims
Because it is a natural landmark that cannot be altered
Because the "filth" of fears and doubts accumulates there naturally
Because it is protected by a spell that cannot be undone