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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Doctrine section, what Biblical story does the "serpent" allude to?
(a) Noah's Ark.
(b) The Garden of Eden.
(c) Sodom and Gomorrah.
(d) The Last Supper.

2. According to Edwards, God's enemies are "chaff before the whirlwind" (406). What is he comparing them to?
(a) Small winged insects.
(b) The plants that we know as tumbleweeds.
(c) Lightweight debris and trash that result from manufacturing.
(d) The bits of plant leftover from harvesting grain.

3. What is Edwards' seventh argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) The devil "owns" the souls of sinners.
(b) God's Providence is for every human soul.
(c) Sinners hate God and His laws.
(d) People should not take comfort in their seeming safety.

4. What is Edwards' ninth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) There is no way for a person to plan and scheme their way out of going to hell.
(b) Only the predestined, or "God's Elect," will go to heaven.
(c) A personal relationship with God is the route to salvation.
(d) People can learn from the example of sinners already in hell.

5. In the Doctrine section, Edwards speaks of the "multitudes" of God's enemies (406). What is true of these enemies?
(a) They are dangerous.
(b) There are a huge number of them.
(c) They are unpredictable.
(d) They believe themselves to be more powerful than they actually are.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what point does Edwards make about those who are in hell?

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

4. What is Edwards' first argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?

5. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say the Bible recommends be done with the tree with poisoned fruit?

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