Question

the rules listed below come from a childrens book written by a puritan author and printed in boston in 1702. read the passages from the book. then answer the question below. many times when children have lost or broken something, . . . for fear of their fathers or mothers anger, they will . . . tell a lie to excuse themselves. but my dear children think with yourselves, is it not better to have your father angry with you, than god angry with you? . . . sleep not at church, nor at prayers, for whomever sleeps at prayers or at a sermon, the devil rocks the cradle. . . . lastly, my dear children, . . . obey your parents in the lord. which of the following statements could be supported by the passage? select all that apply. puritan children did not know how to read. puritan childrens books included religious lessons. puritan parents did not take children to church. puritans wrote books for child readers.

Explanation:

The passage mentions God, church, prayers, and sermons, indicating religious - themed content in Puritan children's books. Also, it is stated that a Puritan author wrote a children's book. There is no evidence to suggest Puritan children did not know how to read or that Puritan parents did not take children to church.

Answer:

B. Puritan children's books included religious lessons.
D. Puritans wrote books for child readers.