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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When, in the Application section of his sermon, Edwards says "That world of misery, that lake of burning brimstone is extended abroad under you," (411), what literary technique is being employed?
(a) Aphorism.
(b) Parallelism.
(c) Argument by analogy.
(d) Simile.

2. In the metaphor "The bow of God's wrath is bent," (412) to what does Edwards compare God?
(a) An archer.
(b) A ship's captain.
(c) A gift-giver.
(d) A performer.

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

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

5. What criticism does Edwards level against the people mentioned in the opening of his sermon?
(a) They were oppressive toward God's chosen people.
(b) They worshiped false idols.
(c) Despite being blessed by God's grace, they were sinful.
(d) Despite being warned repeatedly, they continued to defy God.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Edwards, what key difference exists between God and earthly authorities?

3. What is Edwards' eighth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?

4. Edwards closes his sermon by comparing the people of the congregation to which Biblical people?

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

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