The Kingdom of Matthias Quiz Questions | Quiz: Prologue to Elijah Pierson, Introduction and Parts 1 through 4

Quiz: Prologue to Elijah Pierson, Introduction and Parts 1 through 4

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What was perceived as the enemy by sects forming in the 1820's to the 1840's?
a) The Government.
b) The Yankee middle class.
c) Progressivism.
d) The Atheists.

2. What did the middle class' evangelical reformist movement think of the Calvinist family structure?
a) It was oppressive to women.
b) It was good for women.
c) It was supportive of slavery.
d) It was equitable.

3. Where was Matthews going at the start of the "Prologue"?
a) New York City.
b) Washington, D.C.
c) Albany.
d) A Mormon settlement.

4. When did Elijah and Sarah move to Bowery Hill to join a burgeoning perfectionist community?
a) 1825.
b) 1826. (read more)