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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 4 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the third thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) They will call on God's mercy.
(b) They will ignore the opportunity to be saved.
(c) They will cause it themselves.
(d) They will attempt to evade it.

2. When, in the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards mentions the "cultivations of heaven," (405) to what is he referring?
(a) God's Creation.
(b) Jewish people.
(c) Christian people.
(d) God's careful tending.

3. What religious movement was Edwards a part of?
(a) The Great Awakening.
(b) Liberation Theology.
(c) Deism.
(d) Dualism.

4. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards quotes the Bible as saying that the Israelites were "void of counsel," (405). What is this saying about the Israelites?
(a) They did not understand the wisdom they were offered.
(b) They did not have adequate leadership.
(c) They were unable to give thoughtful advice.
(d) They failed to listen to their leaders.

5. What is Deuteronomy?
(a) A book of the Bible.
(b) God's plan for all people and all time.
(c) The Massachusetts town where Edwards' home congregation was located.
(d) The liberal philosophy Edwards opposed.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the first thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?

2. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards says that the Israelites will experience "desolation" (405). What does this mean they will experience?

3. The Biblical passage on which Edwards bases this sermon mentions what people?

4. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). What has God done with these works?

5. What criticism does Edwards level against the people mentioned in the opening of his sermon?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Edwards, what is the meaning of the Biblical passage that opens the sermon?

2. Summarize Edwards' four-part argument from the introductory section of his sermon.

3. When Edwards preached his revised sermon to the Enfield Congregation, what was the reaction, and how did Edwards respond?

4. What does Edwards mean when he says the Israelites "under all the cultivations of heaven, brought forth bitter and poisonous fruit" (405)?

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