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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' seventh argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) God's Providence is for every human soul.
(b) Sinners hate God and His laws.
(c) People should not take comfort in their seeming safety.
(d) The devil "owns" the souls of sinners.

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

3. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the first thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) It is preventable.
(b) It is unjust.
(c) It is inevitable.
(d) It is uncertain.

4. What is Edwards' eighth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) Sinners are like defiant children.
(b) There is nothing that sinners can do to keep themselves alive if God wants them dead.
(c) There are many obstacles to avoid if a person wants to stay out of hell.
(d) Sinners are like a rebellious army.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the only thing, according to Edwards, that stops God from sending the wicked to hell?

5. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards connects the idea of the "poisoned fruit" to what people?

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