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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Edwards' sixth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) Accepting Christ is the only way to avoid hell.
(b) People fool themselves if they think they have the power to keep themselves out of hell.
(c) Sinners would create hell for themselves if God did not restrain them.
(d) God is the only thing keeping sinners out of hell.

2. The expression "The arrows of death fly unseen at noonday" (408), which Edwards uses in the Doctrine section of his sermon, could properly be called an example of which literary technique?
(a) Syllogism.
(b) Aphorism.
(c) Parallelism.
(d) Simile.

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say the Bible recommends be done with the tree with poisoned fruit?
(a) Neglect its tending.
(b) Burn it.
(c) Harvest and burn its fruit.
(d) Cut it down.

4. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to the "manifold" experience of the world. What kind of experience is this?
(a) Complex and subtle.
(b) Varied and extensive.
(c) Internal to humans.
(d) Originating with God.

5. 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 did not have adequate leadership.
(b) They were unable to give thoughtful advice.
(c) They did not understand the wisdom they were offered.
(d) They failed to listen to their leaders.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the passage "the fiery floods of the fierceness and wrath of God would rush forth with inconceivable fury," (412) what literary technique is employed?

3. In the Application section of his sermon, Edwards describes something that can be burned "asunder" (413). How will it be burned?

4. When, in the Application section of his sermon, Edwards says that sinners can expect no "mitigation" (416), what is he saying they should not expect?

5. What criticism does Edwards level against the people mentioned in the opening of his sermon?

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