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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, what does Edwards say can make the soul perfectly miserable?
(a) Its own sinfulness.
(b) Righteous believers.
(c) Fear of hell.
(d) God's power.

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

3. According to the Doctrine section of Edwards' sermon, what is always standing at the right hand of sinners?
(a) Hungry lions.
(b) Angels.
(c) Devils.
(d) The fiery pit.

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

5. In the Application section of his sermon, what does Edwards tell the congregants makes them "heavy as lead" (411)?
(a) Their fear.
(b) Their anger.
(c) Their wickedness.
(d) Their false beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Application section of the sermon create immediacy?

2. According to the Application section of the sermon, what will God do when sinners beg for mercy?

3. In the metaphor "The bow of God's wrath is bent," (412) to what does Edwards compare God?

4. In the Application section of his sermon, what does Edwards say is happening in their time?

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

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