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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

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

4. What is Edwards' first argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) God is strong enough to make the earth tremble.
(b) God is like an earthly prince.
(c) God's enemies believe they can defeat Him.
(d) God can easily cast sinners into hell.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what point does Edwards make about those who are in hell?

3. When, in the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards says, of death, "It came as a thief" (410), what rhetorical device is he using?

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

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

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