1. Which of the following best describes Anne Bradstreet's poetic style?
A. Romantic and gothic
B. Rational and satirical
C. Religious and domestic
D. Political and persuasive
2. In "To My Dear and Loving Husband,"Anne Bradstreet emphasizes:
A. Her sorrow for lost love
B. Her political allegiance
C. Her deep spiritual devotion to God
D. Her passionate love for her spouse
3. Cotton Mather is best known for his involvement in which historica event?
A. The American Revolution
B. The writing of the Constitution
C. The Salem witch trials
D. The drafting of the Mayflower Compact
4. From Cotton Mather's perspective what is the ultimate consequence of Martha Carrier's
witchcraft?
A. Social ostracization
B. The spread of disease in the community
C. Her execution and the triumph of God's justice
D. Financial ruin for her family
5. What is the primary purpose of Mather's "The Trial of Martha Carrier"?
A. To argue for Martha Carrier's innocence
B. To provide a factual, unbiased account of the Salem witch trials
C. To justify the judicial proceedings and Martha Carrier's conviction as a witch
D. To criticize the Puritan legal system