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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 of his sermon, what does Edwards say can make the soul perfectly miserable?
(a) Fear of hell.
(b) God's power.
(c) Righteous believers.
(d) Its own sinfulness.

2. 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) Logical deduction.
(b) Argument by analogy.
(c) Appeal to authority.
(d) Appeal to credibility.

3. What is Edwards' tenth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) God has no agreement with or obligations to the unconverted.
(b) All people are subject to divine law.
(c) Only good deeds and good character will keep a person out of hell.
(d) Sinners are the property of hell whether they are alive or dead.

4. What is Edwards' fifth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) God is angrier with sinners in hell than those on earth.
(b) It does not matter whether sinners deserve to be in hell.
(c) The devil is ready and waiting to take sinners into hell.
(d) Sinners belong to God, not to the devil.

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

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. What proof does Edwards offer that it is not possible to avoid death once God has decided it will happen?

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

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

5. In the Doctrine section of his essay, Edwards claims that something is under the "dominion" of the devil (407). What is the devil's dominion?

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