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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Edwards' claim, the the Doctrine section of his sermon, that "Unconverted men walk over the pit of hell on a rotten covering" (408), is what type of argument?
(a) Appeal to credibility.
(b) Appeal to authority.
(c) Argument by analogy.
(d) Logical deduction.

2. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say the Bible recommends be done with the tree with poisoned fruit?
(a) Cut it down.
(b) Burn it.
(c) Neglect its tending.
(d) Harvest and burn its fruit.

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards calls corruption "immoderate" (408). What is he claiming about corruption?
(a) It draws attention to itself.
(b) It is a relic of the past.
(c) It exceeds normal boundaries.
(d) It is as hot as fire.

4. According to Edwards, what key difference exists between God and earthly authorities?
(a) Earthly authorities are sometimes merciful.
(b) Humans can understand earthly authorities.
(c) Humans can fight against earthly authorities.
(d) Earthly authorities sometimes make mistakes.

5. What is Edwards' fifth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) God is angrier with sinners in hell than those on earth.
(b) Sinners belong to God, not to the devil.
(c) The devil is ready and waiting to take sinners into hell.
(d) It does not matter whether sinners deserve to be in hell.

6. What is Edwards' second argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) Sinners have only the present moment to repent.
(b) Sinners deserve to be in hell.
(c) God is gracious enough to give sinners many chances to repent.
(d) God is like an archer, and his bow is already bent.

7. What is Edwards' seventh argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) Sinners hate God and His laws.
(b) People should not take comfort in their seeming safety.
(c) God's Providence is for every human soul.
(d) The devil "owns" the souls of sinners.

8. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what point does Edwards make about those who are in hell?
(a) They were not smart enough to outwit the devil.
(b) They did not expect to end up there.
(c) If they repent they can finally enter heaven.
(d) If they can no longer stand the suffering, they can ask God for mercy.

9. What is Edwards' tenth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) All people are subject to divine law.
(b) Only good deeds and good character will keep a person out of hell.
(c) God has no agreement with or obligations to the unconverted.
(d) Sinners are the property of hell whether they are alive or dead.

10. What proof does Edwards offer that it is not possible to avoid death once God has decided it will happen?
(a) The story of Lazarus.
(b) The story of Jonah.
(c) The examples of several famous people.
(d) Smart people die at the same rate as foolish people.

11. Which of the following is a key point that Edwards makes as he argues the seventh point in the Doctrine section of the sermon?
(a) God has a huge number of ways of killing a person without warning.
(b) The devil is always waiting for humans to make mistakes.
(c) The justice of heaven is applied to all people alike.
(d) God despises sinners.

12. In the Doctrine section, what Biblical story does the "serpent" allude to?
(a) The Garden of Eden.
(b) The Last Supper.
(c) Noah's Ark.
(d) Sodom and Gomorrah.

13. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards connects the idea of the "poisoned fruit" to what people?
(a) The English.
(b) The Romans.
(c) The residents of Sodom.
(d) The citizens of Connecticut.

14. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the "enmity" in sinners' souls (408). What is he saying is in their souls?
(a) Fear.
(b) Delight.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Quiet.

15. When Edwards uses the phrase "natural man," what is he referring to?
(a) Souls already in hell.
(b) Adam.
(c) Those who have not been "born again."
(d) People who live as God intends them to.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards notes that the Bible compares the souls of sinners to what?

2. The first argument of the Doctrine section is where Edwards first introduces which analogy?

3. According to Edwards, God's enemies are "chaff before the whirlwind" (406). What is he comparing them to?

4. What is Edwards' ninth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?

5. What is Edwards' fourth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?

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