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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 Application section of his sermon, what does Edwards tell unconverted congregants their relationship to the earth is?
(a) The earth is a place for them to learn how to repent and come closer to God.
(b) They are meant to be caretakers and stewards of the earth.
(c) The earth is just a temporary home.
(d) They are an unwanted burden to the earth.

2. Sections of this sermon that make references like "The wrath of God is like great waters" (411) are making reference to what Biblical story?
(a) Noah and the Flood.
(b) God's creation of the world.
(c) Jonah and the "Great Fish."
(d) The baptism of John.

3. In the Application section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to "earthly potentates" (413). What are "earthly potentates"?
(a) Farmers and shepherds.
(b) The subjects of human rulers.
(c) Kings and other human authorities.
(d) Geographical features.

4. In the Application section of his sermon, what does Edwards warn the older members of the congregation about?
(a) They are especially stubborn.
(b) God has the most hope for them.
(c) God hates them the most.
(d) They are especially loved by Christ.

5. What is the only thing, according to Edwards, that stops God from sending the wicked to hell?
(a) Their covenant with Him.
(b) His arbitrary will.
(c) Christ's love.
(d) The possibility of their repentance.

Short Answer Questions

1. When, in the Application section of his sermon, Edwards says "O Sinner!" (413), what literary technique is he using?

2. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards says that the Israelites will experience "desolation" (405). What does this mean they will experience?

3. According to Edwards, what key difference exists between God and earthly authorities?

4. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards notes that the Bible compares the souls of sinners to what?

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

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