Look over this brief
outline of Puritan beliefs
and think about how
these beliefs influenced
early American literature.

After you have look over
the entire outline, answer
following questions.

What is predestination?

Look to section VII of
the outline.  Explain how 
#1, man's desire to do good
would come in conflict with
the belief in predestination.

Section VIII lists the visible
signs of Puritan Decay.
Comment on each of the
topics within this section.
Pay special attention to the
topics that you feel could
be applied to today's society.
Use a specific example in
your explanation.

Pick one of the topics
in section VII and write
a detailed paragraph as to
how it would contribute
to the decay of
Puritan society.