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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Doctrine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Doctrine section, Edwards speaks of the "multitudes" of God's enemies (406). What is true of these enemies?
(a) There are a huge number of them.
(b) They are dangerous.
(c) They are unpredictable.
(d) They believe themselves to be more powerful than they actually are.

2. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). How is this word pronounced?
(a) Rhymes with "route."
(b) Rhymes with "oat."
(c) Rhymes with "gut."
(d) Rhymes with "ought."

3. The expression "The arrows of death fly unseen at noonday" (408), which Edwards uses in the Doctrine section of his sermon, could properly be called an example of which literary technique?
(a) Aphorism.
(b) Parallelism.
(c) Syllogism.
(d) Simile.

4. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to "providence" several times. To what is he referring?
(a) The plan that God has made for all people at all times.
(b) The system of divine justice.
(c) The Christian origin story.
(d) Heaven.

5. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say is a typical way for sinners to think?
(a) They think that God does not exist.
(b) They think that they are smarter and trickier than the people who are already in hell.
(c) They think that hell does not exist.
(d) They think that they are special favorites of God.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Edwards first deliver the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God"?

2. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, when Edwards says "as the heart is now a sink of sin, so, if sin was not restrained," (408), this is an example of which literary technique?

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

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

5. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say the Bible recommends be done with the tree with poisoned fruit?

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