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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) Sinners are the property of hell whether they are alive or dead.
(b) All people are subject to divine law.
(c) God has no agreement with or obligations to the unconverted.
(d) Only good deeds and good character will keep a person out of hell.

2. 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 failed to listen to their leaders.
(b) They did not understand the wisdom they were offered.
(c) They were unable to give thoughtful advice.
(d) They did not have adequate leadership.

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

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

5. According to Edwards, what key difference exists between God and earthly authorities?
(a) Earthly authorities are sometimes merciful.
(b) Humans can understand earthly authorities.
(c) Earthly authorities sometimes make mistakes.
(d) Humans can fight against earthly authorities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Edwards' fourth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?

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

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?

4. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say is a typical way for sinners to think?

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

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