Chapter 2

Quiz for Document 2-2: John Winthrop, A Model of Christian Charity (1630)

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Question 1

In A Model of Christian Charity, John Winthrop writes, “For wee must consider that wee shall be as a citty upon a hill. The eies of all people are uppon us. Soe that if wee shall deale falsely with our God in this worke wee have undertaken, and soe cause him to withdrawe his present help from us, wee shall be made a story and a by-word through the world.” Which of the following messages is Winthrop trying to convey with these words?A. The Puritans were perfect and would inevitably build a new society that everyone wanted to emulate.
B. The English would be watching them with a critical eye, so the Puritans needed to strive to do the good work of God.
C. Through hard work, the Puritans would create a beautiful city that would become an international destination.
D. The Puritans’ work in America would be a test of their faith and, if they were successful, secure their places in heaven.

Question 2

Why, according to Winthrop, did the different social and economic classes exist?A. God created the differences between people.
B. Society was corrupt and unjust.
C. The Church was corrupt and disordered.
D. The wealthy were more favored by God.

Question 3

According to Winthrop, Puritan society would reveal the glory of God and the righteousness of their society byA. converting the native inhabitants of America to Puritan Christianity.
B. defeating the native inhabitants of Massachusetts Bay.
C. maintaining proper balance in the colony’s social classes.
D. placing the wealthy in a position of unlimited power and authority.