Context Presentation

Which is NOT a main theme of Devotions?

True or False: Devotions is an example of the memento mori practice.

The majority of English citizens lived in the cities in the 1600s 

Because of his religious affiliation, John Donne was unable to receive a degree from

Devotions was written by

Devotions was split into how many sections

The best phrase to describe the main theme of Devotions is

Devotions was written as a

The main point of Devotions was crying out to God in suffering

Anne and John raised 12 children to adulthood together, enjoying their many grandchildren.

The most prevalent rhetorical device in Devotions is

John Donne was raised in a

Each section included everything EXCEPT what

The Gunpowder plot was the attempted assassination of James I

Which of the following does NOT relate to the Elizabethian era

What kind of government did England have during John Donne’s life?

Which was a result of the Hampton Court Conference 1604

 In 1621, King James appointed John Donne to Dean of St. Paul’s at age 49.

John Donne believed that sickness was a divine preparation for death. 

Devotions encourages readers to

John Donne fell in love with and secretly married

Donne received his inspiration to write Devotions from

John Donne originally wrote his book for a large audience 

King James I wanted to help Catholics integrate into the church

When could John Donne’s devotions be applied? 

 John Donne got ordained in the Church of England after being released from prison.