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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Deuteronomy?
(a) A book of the Bible.
(b) The liberal philosophy Edwards opposed.
(c) The Massachusetts town where Edwards' home congregation was located.
(d) God's plan for all people and all time.

4. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the second thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) It will be expected.
(b) It will be sudden.
(c) It will be predictable.
(d) It will be thorough.

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) Misery.
(b) A fall.
(c) Destruction.
(d) A plague.

Short Answer Questions

1. When, in the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards mentions the "cultivations of heaven," (405) to what is he referring?

2. 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?

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

4. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). What has God done with these works?

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

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