John Bunyan – Previous Year UGC-NET | GATE Questions

John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress was written while he was :
(A) in prison
(B) on a pilgrimage
(C) on a social mission
(D) in a church
Ans: (A)

Listed below are the seemingly friendly characters in The Pilgrim’s Progress who give Christian dangerous advice. Among them is one who does not belong to this group. Identify this odd character.
(A) Mr. Worldly Wiseman
(B) Evangelist
(C) Ignorance
(D) Talkative
Ans: (B)

 In John Bunyan’s Pilgrims Progress what is the first obstacle encountered by Christian on his progress?
(A) The Slough of Despond
(B) Vanity Fair
(C) The River of Death
(D) The Swamp of Despair
Ans: (A)

In Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress which of the following are found in the Slough of Despond?
(A) Hope, great expectations, and dreams of the future.
(B) Joy and happiness.
(C) Fears and doubts, discouraging apprehensions, sinful thoughts.
(D) False doctrines.
Ans: (C)

In Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress Christian and his friend faithful cause a commotion at the Vanity Fair for many reasons. Which of the following statements is not true of their appearance at the fair?
(A) They are dressed differently than the other fair-goers.
(B) They speak the language of the Bible at the fair.
(C) They sample every entertainment at the fair.
(D) They refuse to look at the merchandise at the fair.
Ans: (C)

Which, among the following, is a place through which John Bunyan’s Christian does NOT pass?
(A) The Slough of Despond
(B) Mount Helicon
(C) The Valley of Humiliation
(D) Vanity Fair
Ans: (B)

What is the fate of ignorance in Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress?
(A) He drowns in the River of Death
(B) He enters the Celestial City
(C) He finds the Truth
(D) He discovers the way to Hell
Ans: (D)

In John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress who keeps Christian’s head above water in the River of Death?
(A) Hopeful
(B) Helpful
(C) Faithful
(D) Cheerful
Ans: (A)

There are helpers and harmers among fellow-pilgrims in Christian’s journey in Pilgrim’s Progress. Who among the following is not a helper?
(A) Mr. Worldly Wiseman
(B) Good Will
(C) The Interpreter
(D) The Evangelist
Ans: (A)