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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 of his sermon, Edwards calls corruption "immoderate" (408). What is he claiming about corruption?
(a) It draws attention to itself.
(b) It is a relic of the past.
(c) It exceeds normal boundaries.
(d) It is as hot as fire.

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

3. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the third thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) They will cause it themselves.
(b) They will ignore the opportunity to be saved.
(c) They will attempt to evade it.
(d) They will call on God's mercy.

4. 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) Simile.
(d) Syllogism.

5. In the Doctrine section of his essay, Edwards claims that something is under the "dominion" of the devil (407). What is the devil's dominion?
(a) Things under his control.
(b) The devil's attention and interest.
(c) Things the devil wishes for.
(d) The devil's agreement with 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. The Biblical passage on which Edwards bases this sermon mentions what people?

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

4. Edwards' claim, the the Doctrine section of his sermon, that "Unconverted men walk over the pit of hell on a rotten covering" (408), is what type of argument?

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

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