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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Text.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the fourth thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) It will happen when they stray too far toward the pit.
(b) The timing depends on the depth of their sin.
(c) The timing depends on God's will.
(d) It will happen during the Second Coming.

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) Consumed them.
(b) Destroyed them.
(c) Unleashed them.
(d) Created them.

4. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). How is this word pronounced?
(a) Rhymes with "ought."
(b) Rhymes with "gut."
(c) Rhymes with "route."
(d) Rhymes with "oat."

5. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards says that the Israelites will experience "desolation" (405). What does this mean they will experience?
(a) A fall.
(b) A plague.
(c) Destruction.
(d) Misery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religious movement was Edwards a part of?

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

3. What was Edwards' usual manner of delivering a sermon?

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

5. The Biblical passage on which Edwards bases this sermon mentions what people?

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