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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 introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). How is this word pronounced?
(a) Rhymes with "oat."
(b) Rhymes with "route."
(c) Rhymes with "gut."
(d) Rhymes with "ought."

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

3. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). What has God done with these works?
(a) Consumed them.
(b) Unleashed them.
(c) Created them.
(d) Destroyed them.

4. What was Edwards' usual manner of delivering a sermon?
(a) Friendly and cheerful.
(b) Calm and reasonable.
(c) Loud and threatening.
(d) Stern and angry.

5. 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 call on God's mercy.
(c) They will cause it themselves.
(d) They will ignore the opportunity to be saved.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Edwards first deliver the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God"?

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

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

4. 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?

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

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