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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Application.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards calls God's laws "immutable" (407). What is he saying is true of God's laws?
(a) They are wise.
(b) They are just.
(c) They cannot be changed.
(d) They cannot be argued with.

2. 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) If they can no longer stand the suffering, they can ask God for mercy.
(c) If they repent they can finally enter heaven.
(d) They did not expect to end up there.

3. When, in the Application section of his sermon, Edwards says of God "he'll crush out your blood, and make it fly, and it shall be sprinkled on his garments," (415), what literary technique does he employ?
(a) Euphemism.
(b) Imagery.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Simile.

4. 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) Quiet.
(b) Fear.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Delight.

5. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). What has God done with these works?
(a) Destroyed them.
(b) Created them.
(c) Unleashed them.
(d) Consumed them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When, in the Application section of his sermon, Edwards says that the unconverted have "no interest in any mediator," (413), what does he mean?

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

4. How does the Application section of the sermon create immediacy?

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

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