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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Aphorism.
(c) Syllogism.
(d) Parallelism.

2. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards says that the Israelites will experience "desolation" (405). What does this mean they will experience?
(a) A plague.
(b) A fall.
(c) Misery.
(d) Destruction.

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

4. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards connects the idea of the "poisoned fruit" to what people?
(a) The residents of Sodom.
(b) The Romans.
(c) The citizens of Connecticut.
(d) The English.

5. According to the Doctrine section of the sermon, what is always hanging over the heads of sinners?
(a) The vigilante's noose.
(b) The hangman's noose.
(c) The sword of divine justice.
(d) The sword of Damocles.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Edwards uses the phrase "natural man," what is he referring to?

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

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

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

5. What religious movement was Edwards a part of?

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