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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Application.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards connects the idea of the "poisoned fruit" to what people?
(a) The Romans.
(b) The citizens of Connecticut.
(c) The English.
(d) The residents of Sodom.

2. How does the Application section of the sermon create immediacy?
(a) It discusses how current events in their community are endangering their souls.
(b) It names specific members of the congregation and warns them of the dangers of hell.
(c) It is the first section of the sermon that applies to modern people.
(d) It personalizes the danger of hell by applying the Doctrine to the congregation itself.

3. In the Application section of his sermon, what logical reason does Edwards give for fearing God more than a human killer?
(a) A human can only kill the body.
(b) God hates living sinners.
(c) God can torture a sinner.
(d) Those who are murdered by other humans do not go to hell.

4. 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) The devil's agreement with God.
(b) Things under his control.
(c) Things the devil wishes for.
(d) The devil's attention and interest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards calls corruption "immoderate" (408). What is he claiming about corruption?

2. In the Doctrine section, Edwards speaks of the "multitudes" of God's enemies (406). What is true of these enemies?

3. What does Edwards say, at the beginning of the Application section of his sermon, is the overall purpose of the sermon?

4. What is the second characteristic of the wrath that awaits sinners that Edwards reminds his congregants about in the Application section of his sermon?

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

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