American Roots: From Native Traditions to the American Revolution — Test

Question 5 • American Literature and Composition

Which statement best describes the ways that the speakers in "A Thought on the Inestimable Blessing of Reason" and "Deliverance From Another Sore Fit" achieve contentment?

Answer

In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through spiritual cleanliness, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through development of faith.

In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment by acquiring knowledge, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through religious activities.

In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through rational thought, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through religious faith.

In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through steady contemplation, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through prayer and solitude.

Explanation

In “A Thought on the Inestimable Blessing of Reason,” the speaker values reason for helping people govern their thoughts and find contentment. In “Deliverance From Another Sore Fit,” the speaker interprets recovery from illness as God’s mercy and finds comfort in religious faith. Thus, the best description is that one speaker relies on rational thought and the other on faith.

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