How Well Do You Know the Story of a Woman's Faith and Perseverance Through Adver...

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How did the author respond to her husband's unfaithfulness?

The author pleaded with her husband to repent but he ignored her.

What is the narrator's greatest fear regarding her actions with Mr. B?

The narrator's greatest fear is that her actions will bring a great wound to the cause of Christ.

What did the author do to find solace amidst her private grief?

The author found solace in writing about her private grief.

Why does the narrator regret not seeking advice from her friends and family before going on this journey with Mr. B?

The narrator regrets not seeking advice from her friends and family before going on this journey with Mr. B because she believes that she has erred in judgment and has been unwise in hearkening to Mr. B's stories and being led off by him from all her friends. Signup and view all the answers

How did the author's experiences change her perspective on the world and people?

The author's trust in man and the enjoyments of the world were shattered, and she experienced unexpected evils and great sorrow. Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrator's attitude towards Mr. B's words and actions?

The narrator places some dependence on Mr. B's words, even though she knows he is wicked and has lied to her before. However, she is overwhelmed with grief and distress and thinks little of any bodily tortures or miseries that Mr. B might inflict on her. Signup and view all the answers

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The author experienced hard and cruel treatment from her husband soon after getting married.
She turned to God in prayer for wisdom and patience.
She resolved to be obedient and kind to her husband.
The author's husband was unfaithful to her with a young woman they hired to live with them.
The author was deeply grieved and mourned the loss of her husband's affection and his soul.
She pleaded with her husband to consider the evil of his ways and to repent, but he ignored her.
The author did not want to publicly disgrace her husband but bore faithful testimony against his wickedness.
She found some solace in writing about her private grief.
The author's trust in man and the enjoyments of the world were shattered.
She experienced unexpected evils and great sorrow.