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Introduction to The Pilgrim’s Progress
HE PILGRIM’S PROGRESS is the greatest allegory in English,
and perhaps, in any language. Even Spenser’s Faerie Queene,
while great, was never finished nor read as much as the The
Pilgrim’s Progress. For nearly 300 years, if a home had any books at all,
the family had a Bible and Bunyan’s allegory.
The term “allegory” refers to any work where the literal words merely
represent their deeper, symbolic meanings. In other words. concrete and
material images are used to represent more abstract ideas; thus, in the The
Pilgrim’s Progress, Christian represents the Christian believer struggling through this world
(the City of Destruction) as he journeys though this life and to his final home (the Celestial
City).
John Bunyan wrote his allegory while in prison. Bunyan was imprisoned due to his refusal
to obtain the required license to preach the gospel. During the seventeenth century, England had
undergone several revolutions, both politically and religiously. Bunyan belonged to a growing
number of “dissenters.” Even though they were not Catholics, the dissenters refused to
participate with the Church of England, whether High Church or Puritan. In order to control the
dissenters, the state religion required all preachers to get a license if they wished to preach.
Bunyan believed—and rightly so—that his accepting a license from the state would make him
an instrumentality of the state. Bunyan refused the license, because it violated the principle of
the separation of church and state, a Baptist conviction for ages. Bunyan continued to preach to
his congregation without the license and was later arrested.
The Pilgrim’s Progress is weighty in its message as well as in its application. The message
is weighty, because it is the gospel record of salvation and holiness; the application is weighty
because as you read about Christian, you will come to realize that the Christianity in John
Bunyan’s day is quite different than the shallow, silly stuff that passes for “Christianity” today.
Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress is in two parts. The most commonly known portion is the First
Part, which this guide covers. May the reading of the The Pilgrim’s Progress help you toward
being more conformed to the image of our Lord Jesus Christ.
ROBERT W. WATSON
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The Pilgrim’s Progress
Lesson One
1.1 Vocabulary
distemper n.
wont n.
pliable adj.
obstinate adj.
coxcomb n.
slough n.
1.2 Vocabulary Exercise
1. As was his ______________, Mike got out of bed at 5:30 a.m., his usual time for rising.
2. Many suspected Mr. Coulter died of a broken heart, a _________ that medical science has
yet to conquer.
3. This land has its tillable fields and abundant woods; however, one problem has been the
_____________ in the bottom lands, which is a breeding place for mosquitoes.
4. This piece of plastic was less ______________ than I had thought, since the sheet snapped
when I bent it.
5. Our cousin from England arrived today, and already he has proven himself to be a
_________________, bragging about his supposedly superior ancestors and talking to us in
a condescending way.
6. The nut was the most _______________ I had ever encountered; however, I finally
removed it from the rusty bolt.
1.3 Reading Assignment: The Pilgrim’s Progress, pages 13–20
1.4 Recall Questions
1. The man who says, “What shall I do,” goes home and tells his family that he is distressed
about two things. What are these two things?
2. After the man asks, “What must I do to be saved,” who appears and talks to the man?
3. A parchment roll is given to the man. What does it say?
4. Which two neighbours run after the man in order to bring him back from his journey?
5. Which neighbour decides to go with Christian?
6. Why does Christian believe the words in the book are true?
7. Why is Christian unable to travel faster along the way?
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8. Both Christian and his companion fall into a mire. What is the the name of this mire?
9. After Christian’s companion gets free of the mire, what does he do?
10. Who comes to aid Christian while he is still in the mire?
1.5 Critical Thinking
 As you continue reading, you will notice that Christian leaves the straight and narrow path
three times. Explain how leaving the path created hardship in his life.
 Evangelist makes three appearances in The Pilgrim’s Progress. Explain the roles of the
Evangelist in each of these three appearances.
 Christians tend to carry a burden which hinders their growing in grace. The Bible calls this
“the sin which doth so easily beset us” (Hebrews 12:2. Is this sin a general one or a specific
one?
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The Pilgrim’s Progress
Lesson Two
2.1 Vocabulary Recognition: Highlight or circle the following words in your text.
prevalency n.
vouchsafe v.
2.2 Vocabulary Exercise
1. Since I had known Mr. Crawley for many years, I gladly ________ his fine character to the
board of directors.
2. The ______________ of gangs in the inner cities is one of many evils associated with
industrialism.
2.3 Reading Assignment: The Pilgrim’s Progress, pages 20–32
2.4 Recall Questions
1. After Pliable leaves, who meets Christian?
2. What is this man’s advice to Christian as the method by which to rid him of his burden?
3. Who lives in the village of Morality?
4. During his journey to Morality, Christian finds his burden gets heavier rather than lighter.
Who finds Christian now?
5. Why does Christian fall down at this man’s feet as dead?
6. What is the name of the mountain that Christian was trying to climb in order to get to
Morality?
7. Evangelist calls Mr. Legality a what?
8. When Evangelist calls upon heaven to confirm what he told Christian, what words are
spoken?
9. At last, Christian arrives before the wicket-gate. Who meets Christian at the gate?
10. To where does Christian tell the gate keeper he was going?
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11. Why does the gate keeper pull Christian through the gate?
12. Since many paths butt down from the correct way, how will Christian be able to distinguish
between the right and the wrong path during this journey to Mount Zion?
13. When will Christian lose his burden?
2.5 Critical Thinking
 In the first two lessons about this work, is a person’s desire for salvation accurately
expressed by Bunyan? Why or why not?
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Lesson Three
3.1 Vocabulary
lavish adj.
temporal adj.
amity n.
3.2 Vocabulary Exercise
1. As Christians, we would be wise to concentrate on eternal matters rather than concerning
ourselves about ______________ ones.
2. The _______________ between the two presidents when they met was unexpected since the
their nations were engaged in a four-year war.
3. Elizabeth was embarrassed by the ___________ praise that she received; her turning in her
assignment on time seemed not worthy of the excessive compliments from her teacher.
3.3 Reading Assignment: The Pilgrim’s Progress, pages 32–41
3.4 Recall Questions
1. After Christian leaves Good-Will, whose house does he come upon?
2. What does the dust in the parlour represent?
3. Why is Passion discontented?
4. Why does Christian say that Patience “has the best wisdom”?
5. The things that are seen are temporal, but the things that are unseen are what?
6. Christian sees a fire burning against a wall. What does the fire represent?
7. Who is trying to put out the fire?
8. Christian sees a man in an iron cage. How did the man get into this cage?
9. What is the cage called?
10. Another man tells Christian his dream. What did the man say that caused him to awake from
his sleep?
3.4 Critical Thinking
 According to the Bible, is Bunyan’s representation of grace as a burning fire an accurate
description? What other ways is fire used to describe ideas in the Bible?
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Lesson Four
4.1 Vocabulary
indignation n.
goad v.
sepulchre n.
proffer v.
timorous adj.
benighted adj.
venturous adj.
averse adj.
implacable adj.
4.2 Vocabulary Exercise
1. I can’t believe Marshal, who weights 200 pounds, was so __________ of a mouse that he
jumped up on a chair.
2. Jimmy really did not want to jump into the pond, but his friends __________(ed) him until
he did so.
3. When the army took over the central government, most of the citizens expressed their
______________ only among their closest friends, because they feared the general.
4. The incumbent underestimated his opponent, who proved to be an ___________ foe to his
re-election.
5. The _______________ of the king was richly decorated in gold and silver, a tribute to the
beloved monarch even after death.
6. The general surrendered his army only after the opposing commander ____________(ed)
very favorable terms to his defeated soldiers.
7. There is no person more ______________ than a citizen who believes he is a free man in a
totalitarian state.
8. I can tolerate many things, but I am _____________ to eating a meal with a dog at the same
table.
9. The ____________ boys set out early in the morning for a causal hike only to become lost
in the woods by noontime.
4.3 Reading Assignment: The Pilgrim’s Progress, pages 41–65
4.4 Recall Questions
1. What was the name of the wall that went along the highway?
2. What happened when Christian came to the cross?
3. Later Christian sees Simple, Sloth, and Presumption. What were they doing?
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4. What were the names of the two men who came over the wall and not through the gate?
5. When these two men stated they and Christian are both walking in the way, only by
different entrances, what answer does Christian give them?
6. The three men then come to Hill Difficulty. The narrow way went up the hill. There were
two other paths. What are their names?
7. When Christian gets to the top of the hill, who meets him?
8. Where does Christian find the missing roll?
9. What is the name of the “stately palace” that Christian sees?
10. Watchful tells Christian that the two lions cannot hurt him if he stays in the path. Why are
the lions unable to hurt Christian?
11. Christian tells Charity the reasons for his wife and children not coming with him to Mount
Zion. What are these reasons?
12. Whom does Christian meet in the Valley of Humiliation?
13. Why does Christian decide that it would be foolish to turn back and not stand his ground?
14. With what does Christian defeat the enemy in the Valley of Humiliation?
15. What does Christian apply to his wounds, which were healed?
4.5 Critical Thinking
 Bunyan brings out a very good point in these readings; that is, Christians are supposed to be
warriors and soldiers. How does a soldier train himself? How important is self-denial to the
soldier? Can a soldier be effective against the enemy by himself, or is teamwork an
important necessity to ensure victory? Discuss.
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Lesson Five
5.1 Vocabulary
disdainful adj.
affront n.
abomination n.
audacious adj.
vindicate v.
profane adj.
edification n.
5.2 Vocabulary Exercise
1. The Bible teaches that the killing of children is an ___________, an unconscionable,
disgusting abuse of a gift given to parents from God.
2. When we told the waiter that we wanted a table for two, he gave us a ____________ look as
though we were wasting his time: so we decided to go elsewhere.
3. The Confederate States of American had a seal with a picture of George Washington and
the motto Deo vindice—God will _______________.
4. When Jack purposely tripped Ricky in the hallway, this was an ____________ which the
victim did not let pass without a fight.
5. The primary purpose of the local church centres on the _________ of the saints in order for
them to grow in the grace of God.
6. I shiver to think that we had the _______________ inquisitiveness to venture into the the
bear’s cave.
7. In McDonough, Georgia, Union troops _____________ the churches of that Southern town
by stabling their horses in the places of worship.
5.3 Reading Assignment: The Pilgrim’s Progress, pages 65–90
5.4 Recall Questions
1. After leaving the Valley of Humiliation, Christian comes to another valley called what?
2. While traveling through this valley, Christian became glad because he heard someone recite
a verse of Scripture. What are the words that he heard?
3. At the end of the valley, Christian sees two giants who lived in a cave. What are their
names?
4. From what city did Faithful come ?
5. Who tried to do mischief to Faithful?
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6. Later, Faithful meets an old man named Adam the First. What are the names of his
daughters?
7. While climbing the Hill Difficulty, Faithful is attacked by a man. What is the man’s name?
8. Who does Faithful meet in the Valley of Humiliation?
9. Who do Faithful and Christian meet in the way?
10. By what method do Faithful and Christian get rid of Talkative?
11. According to Christian, what makes religion stink in the nostrils of many?
5.5 Critical Thinking
 Christian remarks to Faithful that professing Christians should create a fervency within their
churches where fence-straddlers will either get right with God or leave. This is quite
different from today’s philosophy of feeling “comfortable” in church. Which is the correct
position according to the Bible? Is there a difference between evangelism and edification?
What is the purpose of the local church? Discuss.
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Lesson Six
6.1 Vocabulary
preferment n.
ignominy n.
remand v.
laudable adj.
benefice n.
6.2 Vocabulary Exercise
1. When Mr. Bradshaw became the Vice President of Finance, his _____________ came as a
surprise, since he believed that he did not do an outstanding job in his last position.
2. The court of appeals decided that the lower court failed to determine the central issue in the
case and therefore ________(ed) the case back to the judge for retrial.
3. Sharon’s daring rescue of the stranded dog was ____________, but on the other hand, very
foolhardy.
4. The ____________ and shame of the senator was felt deeply, and he disappeared from
public life, never to be heard from again.
5. After giving homage to his lord, the vassal received a large ________, that included two
villages with lands to rent and a castle.
6.3 Reading Assignment: The Pilgrim’s Progress, pages 90–116
6.4 Recall Questions
1. After Talkative leaves, who joins the two pilgrims?
2. After leaving the wilderness, to what town do the pilgrims come?
3. Who originated the fair in this town?
4. Instead of going through this town, what other choice do the pilgrims have?
5. What three things made the pilgrims stand out among the inhabitants of the town?
6. After the trial, what happens to Faithful?
7. How does Christian escape from the prison?
8. Not long after, Christian gets another traveling companion. What is this person’s name?
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9. On what occasions does By-ends like to be identified with religion?
10. Mr. Hold-the-world justifies using only religion to become rich and secure. What two
Biblical characters does he state as examples of men who became rich because of religion?
11. One of Christian’s arguments against using religion in order to get gain is that if a person
takes up religion for the world, he is apt to do what?
12. After crossing the plain of Ease, Christian and Hopeful see a silver mine called what?
13. Why does Demas blush as he tells Christian that the silver mine is not dangerous?
14. Christian and Hopeful see a woman changed into a pillar. Who was this woman?
15. Christian and Hopeful come to a pleasant river. David called this river the river of God.
What does John call this river?
6. 5 Critical Thinking
 In today’s reading, Bunyan touches on the concept of separation or holiness. How were the
inhabitants of Vanity Fair able to identify Christian and Faithful as being different? If these
identifiers were valid in the times of Bunyan, are they still valid today? Why or why not?
Be sure to offer reasons from the Bible for your answers.
 As in the case of Faithful, is your faith worth dying for? Why or why not?
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The Pilgrim’s Progress
Lesson Seven
7.1 Vocabulary
imminent adj.
condole v.
dissemble v.
essay v.
caitiff n.
carrion n.
vaunt v.
7.2 Vocabulary Exercise
1. The men watched in disgust as the ____________ ran as fast as he could and left his
comrades to face the danger in front of them.
2. William never misses an opportunity to ____________ his story about his chance meeting
of President Jimmy Carter in a grocery store.
3. We were all excited knowing our father’s return was _________, after having been gone for
nearly six months.
4. All of the neighbours _________________ with Mrs. Jennings, who had lost her husband in
a tragic accident.
5. The four men __________(ed) to get the boat back to the harbour before nightfall.
6. History has proven that centralised governments _____________ facts to give citizens a
false security or hope during crisis.
7. While they are ugly birds, vultures are useful, since they eat _______________ that may
otherwise spread disease.
7.3 Reading Assignment: The Pilgrim’s Progress, pages 116–137
7.4 Recall Questions
1. Why did Christian and Hopeful leave the narrow path in order to walk on By-path Meadow?
2. What happened to Vain-confidence?
3. Christian and Hopeful fall asleep on whose grounds?
4. What is the name of the giant’s wife?
5. The giant tells the two pilgrims that they can end their misery and bitterness if they do
what?
6. How do the pilgrims escape the giant?
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7. When they reach the Delectable Mountains, whom do the pilgrims meet?
8. What are the names of these people in the mountains?
9. The shepherds give two warnings before Christian and Hopeful leave the mountains. What
are these two warnings?
10. Whom do the pilgrims meet as he came down a “little crooked lane”?
11. Who was the man that was bound by seven devils?
12. Whom does Little-faith meet at the Broad-way Gate?
13. Christian states that Little-faith was unable to sell his jewels because “his jewels were not
accounted of.” Why?
14. In order to withstand the “villains,” Christian offers two thoughts. What are these two
thoughts?
7.5 Critical Thinking
 Is suicide a noble thing to do (as generally believed in Eastern cultures) or a selfish act?
Why? What verses in the Bible teach that suicide is wicked?
 Is the sacrificing of your life in order to save another person, like in war or rescuing a
person from a fire, the same as committing suicide for any other reason? What is the
difference between the two acts? Are motives for one’s death the important factor? Discuss.
 Read the following passage from John Milton’s Paradise Lost. Eve thinks the way out of
Adam’s and her problem (sin) is by either having no children or by committing suicide:
“Let us seek Death, or he not found, supply
With our own hands his Office on ourselves.”
But Adam replies:
“I have in view, calling to mind with heed
Part of our Sentence, that thy Seed shall bruise
The Serpent’s head….
…to crush his head
Would be revenge indeed; which will lost
By death brought on ourselves, or childless days
Resolv’d, as thou proposest; so our Foe
Shall ’scape his punishment ordain’d, and we
Instead shall double ours upon our heads.”
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How do you know what is the will of God for your life? Do you believe that even the
mistakes that you make in life can be used to help you to become a better Christian? Why or
why not?
 What is the purpose for troubles in the Christian’s life? Do you see God as a stern master
who punishes you or as a concerned father who will test you in order to strengthen you? If
you experience no trials in your life, would you be ready to face real trouble in life? Why or
why not?
The Pilgrim’s Progress
Lesson Eight
8.1 Vocabulary
chastise v.
8.2 Vocabulary Exercise: Circle the two words that do not belong in the list.
chastise
correct
praise
congratulate
discipline
8.3 Reading Assignment: The Pilgrim’s Progress, pages 137–153
8.4 Recall Questions
1. Christian and Hopeful are ensnared in traps after following the advice of whom?
2. What did the pilgrims forget to do so that they could have avoided the traps?
3. After being released from the traps, the pilgrims meet a man while they were going toward
Mount Zion. What is his name?
4. Why does this man laugh at Christian?
5. What does this man believe about Mount Zion?
6. The pilgrims come to the Enchanted Ground and begin to get sleepy. How do they prevent
their going to sleep?
7. What things would have “drowned” Hopeful into everlasting torment?
8. What one thing especially brought Hopeful’s sins to his mind from time to time?
9. Who was the one that witnessed to Hopeful; that is, telling Hopeful about the Saviour?
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10. After his salvation, Hopeful saw the world was in a state of what?
11. When Ignorance tells the pilgrims what he believes about God and heaven, what does
Christian tell him?
12. When Ignorance states that he trusts his heart in the matters of God and heaven, what does
Christian tell him?
13. Ignorance asks Christian, “What are good thoughts concerning God?” What is Christian’s
reply?
14. Christian tells Ignorance that both faith and revelation about Jesus Christ must come from
whom?
8.5 Critical Thinking
 Is it wise to trust your heart (emotions) regarding anything? Why or why not? What does
the Bible say about the human heart?
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Lesson Nine
9.1 Vocabulary
None today
9.2 Reading Assignment: The Pilgrim’s Progress, pages 154–168
9.3 Recall Questions:
1. After leaving Ignorance, Christian states that convictions tend toward what?
2. How is true fear discovered?
3. Fears that convict the soul are often blamed on whom?
4. Why did Temporary lose his resolve to go on the pilgrimage?
5. What is the first reason for backsliding?
6. What is the second reason?
7. What is the third reason?
8. What is the fourth reason?
9. After leaving the Enchanted Ground, the pilgrims enter into what country?
10. What caused his sickness as Christian views the Celestial City?
11. The Shining Ones tell the pilgrims that they have two more difficulties to encounter before
they get to the city. What are these two difficulties?
12. How are the pilgrims transfigured as they enter the gate to the city?
13. Who helps Ignorance to cross the river?
14. Ignorance is asked for something that he did not have. What was this thing?
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15. What was the end of Ignorance?
16. In his “Conclusion,” Bunyan instructs us to throw away the dross, but preserve the what?
9.5 Critical Thinking

Reread the eight symptoms of backsliding. How can you prevent these symptoms from
occurring in your life? Discuss.

Is the poetry that Bunyan wrote for Pilgrim’s Progress “good” poetry? Does his verse
complement or distract from his message? Should poetry be used for instruction in truth?
Discuss.

Does Bunyan integrate the Scriptures well with his allegory? What parts do you think
Bunyan becomes more fanciful with his story rather than relying on the Scriptures? Discuss.
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Glossary for The Pilgrim’s Progress
abomination (…-b¼m”…-n³“sh…n) n. Abhorrence; disgust; a cause of abhorrence or disgust
affront (…-fr¾nt“) v. To insult intentionally, especially openly; offend; to meet defiantly
amity (²m“¹-t¶) n. Peaceful relations, as between nations; friendship
audacious (ô-d³“sh…s) adj. Fearlessly, often recklessly daring; bold; unrestrained by convention
or propriety; insolent
averse (…-vûrs“) adj. Having a feeling of opposition, distaste, or aversion; strongly disinclined
benefice (bμn“…-f¹s) n. A church office endowed with fixed capital assets that provide a living; a
landed estate granted in feudal tenure
benighted (b¹-nº“t¹d) adj. Overtaken by night or darkness; being in a state of moral or
intellectual darkness; unenlightened
caitiff (k³“t¹f) n. A despicable coward; a wretch
carrion (k²r“¶-…n) n. Dead and decaying flesh
chastise (ch²s-tºz“) v. To punish; to criticize severely; rebuke
condole (k…n-d½l“) v. To express sympathy or sorrow
coxcomb (k¼ks“k½m”) n. A conceited fellow; a dandy; a fop
disdainful (d¹s-d³n“f…l) adj. Expressive of disdain; scornful and contemptuous
dissemble (d¹-sμm“b…l) v. To make a false show of; feign; to disguise or conceal one's real
nature, motives, or feelings behind a false appearance
distemper (d¹s-tμm“p…r) n. Any of various similar mammalian diseases; an illness or a disease;
an ailment; ill humor; testiness; disorder or disturbance, especially of a social or political
nature
edification (μd”…-f¹-k³“sh…n) n. Intellectual, moral, or spiritual improvement; enlightenment
essay (μs“³”) v. To make an attempt at; try; to subject to a test
goad (g½d) v. To prod or urge on
ignominy (¹g“n…-m¹n”¶) n. Great personal dishonor or humiliation; disgrace; shameful or
disgraceful action, conduct, or character
imminent (¹m“…-n…nt) adj. About to occur; impending
implacable (¹m-pl²k“…-b…l) adj. Impossible to placate or appease
indignation (¹n”d¹g-n³“sh…n) n. Anger aroused by something unjust, mean, or unworthy anger
laudable (lô“d…-b…l) adj. Deserving commendation; praiseworthy
lavish (l²v“¹sh) adj. Characterized by or produced with extravagance and profusion; immoderate
in giving or bestowing
obstinate (¼b“st…-n¹t) adj. Stubbornly adhering to an attitude, an opinion, or a course of action;
obdurate; difficult to manage, control, or subdue; refractory; difficult to alleviate or cure
pliable (plº“…-b…l) adj. Easily bent or shaped; malleable; receptive to change; adaptable; easily
influenced, persuaded, or swayed; tractable
preferment (pr¹-fûr“m…nt) n. The act of advancing to a higher position or office; promotion; a
position, an appointment, or a rank giving advancement
prevalency (prμv“…-l…n-s¶) n. The condition of being widely or commonly accepted or practiced
profane (pr½-f³n“) adj. Marked by contempt or irreverence for what is sacred; nonreligious in
subject matter, form, or use; secular
proffer (pr¼f“…r) v. To offer for acceptance; tender
remand (r¹-m²nd“) v. To send or order back
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sepulchre (sμp“…l-k…r) n. A burial vault; a receptacle for sacred relics, especially in an altar
slough (sl›) n. A depression or hollow, usually filled with deep mud or mire; a stagnant
swamp, marsh, bog, or pond; s state of deep despair or moral degradation
temporal (tμm“p…r-…l) adj. Relating to, or limited by time; of or relating to the material world;
worldly; lasting only for a time; not eternal; passing; secular or lay; civil
timorous (t¹m“…r-…s) adj. Full of apprehensiveness; timid
vaunt (vônt) v. To speak boastfully of; brag about
venturous (vμn“ch…r-…s) adj. Disposed to venture or to take risks; daring; adventurous;
involving risk or danger; hazardous
vindicate (v¹n“d¹-k³t”) v. To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting
arguments or proof; to provide justification or support for; to justify or prove the worth of,
especially in light of later developments
vouchsafe (vouch-s³f“) v. To condescend to grant or bestow (for example, a privilege)
wont (wônt) v. To make accustomed to; to be in the habit of doing something
The Pilgrim’s Progress (Lessons 1–4)
Vocabulary Quiz #1
1. One of the neighbors who met Christian as he journeyed toward the Heavenly City was a(n)
________________ fellow, a stubborn and difficult man having an unyielding opinion.
(A) lavish
(B) obstinate
(C) temporal
(D) timorous
(E) venturous
2. Evangelist had a curious _____________ towards Christian which combined a genuine
interest in his well-being, yet a intolerance for any faithlessness towards God.
(A) amity
(B) distemper
(C) prevalency
(D) indignation
(E) sepulchre
3. Christian must be admired for his not being ___________ for striking out boldly towards the
Heavenly City, but his carrying an unnecessary burden with him shows his ___________
understanding about way of salvation.
(A) averse . . implacable
(B) venturous . . lavish
(C) obstinate . . temporal
(D) timorous . . benighted
(E) pliable . . venturous
4. During his journey, Christian begins to learn that the ____________ things of this world are
not worthy to be compared with the eternal promises of God.
(A) averse
(B) lavish
(C) temporal
(D) timorous
(E) venturous
5. The _____________ that is widely accepted by many people is salvation results from living
a moral life; yet when Christian journeys towards Morality, he is met by the _____________
Evangelist, who rebukes Christian and offers no appeasement for his folly.
(A) distemper . . averse
(B) indignation . . timorous
(C) sepulchre . . lavish
(D) slough . . pliable
(E) prevalency . . implacable
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6. PLIABLE : RIGIDITY : :
11. When he met Mr. Worldly Wiseman,
Christian believed the man to be a
coxcomb, because he had a pompous
and arrogant manner.
(A) jealous : envy
(B) foolish : carelessness
(C) sorrowful : laughter
(D) fortunate : luck
(E) destroyed : damage
The word “coxcomb” is best described
as one who is
(A) religious.
(B) athletic.
(C) exacting.
(D) conceited.
(E) forgetful.
7. LAVISH : EXTRAVAGANT : :
(A) venturous : safe
(B) burdened : disencumbered
(C) straight : curved
(D) narrow : limited
(E) severe : easy
12. The purpose of Evangelist was to
constantly goad Christian back to the
correct path whenever he began to
wander off the straight and narrow way.
8. AVERSE : AGREEABLE : :
(A) delivered : presented
(B) best : worst
(C) sleepy : tired
(D) opened : revealed
(E) refused : unacceptable
The word “goad” means most nearly in
this sentence
(A) to request.
(B) to hinder.
(C) to urge on.
(D) to accompany.
(E) to carry.
9. INDIGNATION : ANGER : :
(A) salvation : ruin
(B) wall : barrier
(C) earth : star
(D) fire : marsh
(E) hypocrisy : piety
13. It was not long before Christian fell into
a slough, a place that reflected his
inward feelings of depression and
despair.
10. SEPULCHRE : TOMB : :
(A) crown : king
(B) plow : horse
(C) skyscraper : building
(D) money : bank
(E) highway : automobile
The word “slough” means
(A) bog.
(B) trap.
(C) ambush.
(D) stream.
(E) cave.
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The Pilgrim’s Progress (Lessons 5–9)
Vocabulary Quiz #2
1. When he refused to participate in Vanity Fair, Faithful is burned at the stake, a(n)
_________________ which was disgraceful even for the inhabitants of Vanity.
(A) benefice
(B) carrion
(C) edification
(D) ignominy
(E) preferment
2. Since Christian and Faithful did not look or act like the citizens of Vanity, the pilgrims’
conduct was _____________ and noble for not being a part of this world.
(A) audacious
(B) disdainful
(C) imminent
(D) laudable
(E) profane
3. By-ends identifies himself with religion whenever he suffers no _________ looks or remarks
from the world and whenever the world is unlikely to __________ him for his beliefs.
(A) audacious . . vindicate
(B) disdainful . . affront
(C) imminent . . chastise
(D) laudable . . essay
(E) profane . . vaunt
4. Failing to follow the advice of the Shepherds, Christian and Hopeful decide to listen to the
flatterers, whose sole purpose was to ______________ the pilgrims with lies and deceit, thus
disguising their intent to have the men leave the straight and narrow path.
(A) affront
(B) chastise
(C) dissemble
(D) vindicate
(E) vaunt
5. Even though he ____________ Christian and Hopeful for their faithlessness, Evangelist does
not treat the pilgrims as though they were _____________, but rather as fellow believers.
(A) affronts . . abominations
(B) chastises . . caitiffs
(C) dissembles . . benefices
(D) vindicates . . carrion
(E) vaunts . . ignominy
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6. PROFANE : REVERENCE : :
11. Finally, at the end of their journey when
they see the Heavenly City, Christian
and Hopeful are vindicated for their
faithfulness and trust in God’s word.
(A) laziness : industry
(B) common : popularity
(C) clear : clarity
(D) windy : breeziness
(E) downcast : heartsickness
The word “vindicated” means
(A) congratulated.
(B) sorry.
(C) amazed.
(D) ignorant.
(E) justified.
7. AUDACIOUS : FEARLESS : :
(A) committed : uninvolved
(B) destined : avoidable
(C) elevated : inferior
(D) gracious : respectful
(E) temporal : eternal
12. With his wanting to vaunt his selfrighteousness to the pilgrims, it is not
surprising to see Vain-confidence fall
into a deep ditch.
8. IMMINENT : POSTPONEMENT : :
(A) hilarious : humor
(B) large : immensity
(C) fallacious : error
(D) generous : stinginess
(E) magnificent : greatness
The word “vaunt” means most nearly in
this sentence
(A) to brag about.
(B) to hide.
(C) to share.
(D) to forget.
(E) to reject.
9. CARRION : LIFE : :
(A) cow : pasture
(B) well : water
(C) hotel : elevator
(D) airport : aircraft
(E) wickedness : holiness
13. The entire journey of Christian was one
of edification, a continuous lesson for a
growing knowledge about God and His
ways with men.
The word “edification” means
10. ABOMINATION : ABHORRENCE : :
(A) refuge : danger
(B) zoo : cage
(C) riddle : puzzle
(D) court : jury
(E) lecture : podium
(A) punishment.
(B) enlightenment.
(C) ordeal.
(D) weariness.
(E) enjoyment.
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Answer Keys to The Pilgrim’s Progress
Vocabulary Exercise, Lesson 1
1. wont
2. distemper
3. slough
4. pliable
5. coxcomb
6. obstinate
Lesson 1
1. The two things were the man’s hard burden and the knowledge that the city was going to be
destroyed.
2. Evangelist appears to the man.
3. The rolls says, “Flee from the wrath to come.”
4. The two neighbours are Obstinate and Pliable.
5. Pliable decides to go with Christian.
6. The words were made by Him Who cannot lie.
7. Christian is unable to travel faster due to burden that he carries.
8. The name of the mire is called the Slough of Despond.
9. Pliable decides to go back to the City of Destruction.
10. Help comes to aid Christian.
Vocabulary Exercise, Lesson 2
1. vouchsafe
2. prevalency
Lesson 2
1. Mr. Worldly Wiseman meets Christian.
2. Christian should go to the village of Morality.
3. Legality and his son, Civility, live in Morality.
4. Evangelist finds Christian.
5. Christian thought that by trying to go to Morality, he had sinned in such a way that he could not be
saved. Christian asks for forgiveness.
6. Christian was trying to climb Mount Sinai.
7. Evangelist calls Mr. Legality a cheat.
8. The words are “As many as are of the works of the law are under the curse.”
9. Christian is met by Good-Will.
10. Christian tells the gate keeper that he is going to the Mount Zion.
11. The gate keeper pulls Christian through the gate so that he would not be wounded by Beelzebub.
12. The right way is straight and narrow.
13. Christian will lose his burden when he comes to the place of deliverance.
Vocabulary Exercise, Lesson 3
1. temporal
2. amity
3. lavish
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Lesson 3
1. Christian comes upon the house of Interpreter.
2. The dust represents original sin.
3. Passion wanted everything.
4. Patience waited for the best things.
5. The unseen things are eternal (everlasting).
6. The fire represents the work of grace.
7. The Devil is trying to put out the fire.
8. The man got in the cage, because he was a hypocrite (reprobate).
9. The cage is called the Cage of Despair.
10. The man said that he was left behind when the wheat was gathered.
Vocabulary Exercise, Lesson 4
1. timorous
2. goaded
3. indignation
4. implacable
5. sepulchre
6. proffered
7. benighted
8. averse
9. venturous
Lesson 4
1. The name of the wall was Salvation.
2. Christian’s burden fell off.
3. Simple, Sloth, and Presumption were sleeping.
4. The names of the two men were Hypocrisy and Formalist.
5. Christian said they were the same as a thief and a robber.
6. The names of the two paths are Danger and Destruction.
7. Christian meets Timorous and Mistrust.
8. Christian finds the missing roll where he had slept under an arbour.
9. The stately palace is called Beautiful.
10. The lions cannot hurt Christian, because the lions are chained.
11. The reasons are they did not believe Christian and he seemed like one who mocked.
12. Christian meets Apollyon.
13. His armour did not protect his back, and Christian would have been wounded otherwise.
14. Christian defeats Apollyon with his sword (the word of God).
15. Christian applies leaves from the tree of life to his wounds.
Vocabulary Exercise, Lesson 5
1. abomination
2. disdainful
3. vindicate
4. affront
5. edification
6. audacious
7. profaned
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Lesson 5
1. Christian comes to the Valley of the Shadow of Death.
2. The Scripture was “Though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with
me.”
3. The two giants were Pope and Pagan.
4. Faithful comes from the City of Destruction.
5. Wanton tried to do mischief to Faithful.
6. The names of the daughters are Lust of the Flesh, the Lust of the Eyes, and the Pride of Life.
7. Faithful is attacked by Moses.
8. Faithful meets Discontent.
9. Faithful and Christian meet Talkative.
10. The pilgrims get rid of Talkative by having a serious talk about the power of religion.
11. Believers do not practice what they preach.
Vocabulary Exercise, Lesson 6
1. preferment
2. remanded
3. laudable
4. ignominy
5. benefice
Lesson 6
1. Evangelist joins the two pilgrims.
2. The pilgrims come to Vanity.
3. Beelzebub, Apollyon, Legion, and others originated the fair.
4. The pilgrim must die (go out of the world).
5. The pilgrims dressed differently, they talked differently, and they did not care for the things that the
fair was offering to sell.
6. Faithful is burned at the stake.
7. Christian escapes with the help of the Lord.
8. The person’s name is Hopeful.
9. When Religion walks in silver slippers, when the sun shines, and when the world applauds him are
the times when By-ends identifies himself with religion.
10. The two characters are Abraham and Solomon.
11. One is apt to abandon his faith just as easily for the world.
12. The silver mine is called Lucre.
13. Demas blushes because he lies.
14. The woman is Lot’s wife.
15. John calls this river the river of the water of life.
Vocabulary Exercise, Lesson 7
1. caitiff
2. vaunt
3. imminent
4. condoled
5. essayed
6. dissemble
7. carrion
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Lesson 7
1. Christian and Hopeful found the way was easier to travel.
2. Vain-confidence fell into a deep ditch.
3. The pilgrims fall asleep on the grounds of Giant Despair.
4. The wife’s name is Diffidence.
5. The pilgrims can end their misery by committing suicide.
6. The pilgrims escape by using the key called promise.
7. The pilgrims meet the Shepherds.
8. The names are Knowledge, Experience, Watchful, and Sincere.
9. The two warnings are “Beware of the flatter” and “Don’t sleep on the Enchanted Ground.”
10. The pilgrims meet Ignorance.
11. The man was Turn-away.
12. Little-faith meets Faint-heart, Mistrust, and Guilt.
13. Little-faith did not possess his jewels on earth, but they were in heaven.
14. The two thoughts are the pilgrims having their shields and the Lord’s being with them.
Vocabulary Exercise, Lesson 8
praise; congratulate
Lesson 8
1. The pilgrims followed the advice of the flatterers.
2. The pilgrims failed to follow the directions in the note given to them by the Shepherds.
3. The man’s name is Atheist.
4. Atheist thinks the pilgrims are ignorant people for making the journey to Mount Zion.
5. Atheist believes that Mount Zion does not exist.
6. They prevent their going to sleep by talking about salvation and about the Lord.
7. The things are the treasures and riches of the world.
8. The one thing was his quickly coming to judgement.
9. Hopeful heard about the Saviour from Faithful.
10. The world was in a state of condemnation.
11. Christian tells Ignorance that the Devil and lost souls also think about God.
12. He that trusts his own heart is a fool.
13. Good thoughts are those that agree with the word of God.
14. Faith and revelation about Jesus Christ must come from the Father.
Lesson 9
1. Convictions tend toward their own good.
2. True fear is discovered by conviction of sin, by laying fast to Christ for salvation, and by keeping
the heart tender towards God.
3. Temporary became acquainted with Save-self.
4. The first reason is the power of guilt wears away.
5. The second reason is the fear of man.
6. The third reason is the shame that accompanies religion.
7. The fourth reason is the dislike of the feeling of guilt.
8. The pilgrims enter into Beulah.
9. Christian’s sickness is caused by love.
10. The pilgrims still must cross a river without a bridge and then go up a mighty hill.
11. The pilgrims had robes that looked like gold.
12. A ferryman named Vain-hope helped Ignorance to cross the river.
13. Ignorance was asked for a certificate.
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14. Ignorance goes to hell.
15. The reader is to preserve the “gold.”
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Quiz #2
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. E
6. C
7. D
8. B
9. B
10. C
11. D
12. C
13. A
1. D
2. D
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. D
9. E
10. C
11. E
12. A
13. B
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