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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 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 were unable to give thoughtful advice.
(c) They did not have adequate leadership.
(d) They did not understand the wisdom they were offered.

2. Which of the following is a key point that Edwards makes as he argues the seventh point in the Doctrine section of the sermon?
(a) The devil is always waiting for humans to make mistakes.
(b) God despises sinners.
(c) God has a huge number of ways of killing a person without warning.
(d) The justice of heaven is applied to all people alike.

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

4. What is Edwards' ninth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) People can learn from the example of sinners already in hell.
(b) A personal relationship with God is the route to salvation.
(c) Only the predestined, or "God's Elect," will go to heaven.
(d) There is no way for a person to plan and scheme their way out of going to hell.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What religious movement was Edwards a part of?

4. What is the Doctrine that Edwards derives from his chosen Biblical text?

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

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