4. Document Project 4: Awakening Religious Tensions

Quiz for Document 4.8 Newspaper Report on James Davenport, 1743

Quiz for Document 4.8: Newspaper Report on James Davenport, 1743

Document 4.8: Newspaper Report on James Davenport, 1743

Choose the best answer to each question.

Question 1

1. What is the point of view of the reporter who covered James Davenport’s book burning in New London?

The reporter supports the actions of Davenport and his followers.

The reporter sympathizes with the Old Lights ministers of the Protestant faith.

The reporter disagrees with the burning of books and the supposed idolatry.

The reporter does not inject his point of view in his description of the events.

Question 2

2. According to James Davenport, what did many Americans sinfully idolize in their lives?

Clothing

Jobs

Homes

Children

Question 3

3. To what fate did Davenport and his followers condemn the authors whose books they burned?

Decreased book sales

Excommunication

Imprisonment

Burning in Hell

Question 4

4. Disregarding its generally disruptive nature, what particular aspect of James Davenport’s public book burning would likely have angered the Old Lights?

Public assembly

Public indecency

Rebellious speech

Emotional preaching

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