1.Which of Calvin's "Five Points" do you find embodied in Bradford's text? (Note at least one example of each you are able to find.)
2. In what ways does Bradford express-directly or indirectly-his belief in the similarity of the Separatists and the Jews in the Old Testament?
3. Bradford announces that he will write "in a plain style, with singular regard to the simple truth in all things." What elements of his style and storytelling are "plain" and "simple"? Do they indicate any conscious, calculated rhetorical strategies and purposes?
4. Why does Bradford consider the "truth" to be "simple"?
5. Why does Bradford write a history? Does he write a detailed chronological account or a "providential history"?
6. Do you think Bradford's repeated references to God's providences are aimed at showing God's special favor towards his Elect among the Separatists or to show their helplessness and need to rely on God? Or what? (Consider also Bradford's idea that Satan has a special interest in destroying the Separatists.)
7. To what extent does the "Mayflower Compact" embody democratic ideas in the sense that democracy is understood today? In what ways doesn't it do so?
