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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Doctrine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Edwards' claim, the the Doctrine section of his sermon, that "Unconverted men walk over the pit of hell on a rotten covering" (408), is what type of argument?
(a) Argument by analogy.
(b) Appeal to authority.
(c) Logical deduction.
(d) Appeal to credibility.

2. In the "Doctrine" section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to God's "sovereign" power. What kind of power is this?
(a) Furious.
(b) Independent.
(c) Merciful.
(d) Devastating.

3. 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) Simile.
(b) Syllogism.
(c) Aphorism.
(d) Parallelism.

4. What is Edwards' second argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) God is like an archer, and his bow is already bent.
(b) Sinners have only the present moment to repent.
(c) God is gracious enough to give sinners many chances to repent.
(d) Sinners deserve to be in hell.

5. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards calls corruption "immoderate" (408). What is he claiming about corruption?
(a) It draws attention to itself.
(b) It is as hot as fire.
(c) It exceeds normal boundaries.
(d) It is a relic of the past.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Edwards' ninth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say is a typical way for sinners to think?

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

5. What is Edwards' seventh argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?

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