View a FREE sample

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

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

3. According to Edwards, what key difference exists between God and earthly authorities?
(a) Earthly authorities are sometimes merciful.
(b) Humans can fight against earthly authorities.
(c) Earthly authorities sometimes make mistakes.
(d) Humans can understand earthly authorities.

4. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to "providence" several times. To what is he referring?
(a) The system of divine justice.
(b) The Christian origin story.
(c) The plan that God has made for all people at all times.
(d) Heaven.

5. What is Edwards' sixth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) Sinners would create hell for themselves if God did not restrain them.
(b) Accepting Christ is the only way to avoid hell.
(c) God is the only thing keeping sinners out of hell.
(d) People fool themselves if they think they have the power to keep themselves out of hell.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to the "manifold" experience of the world. What kind of experience is this?

3. In the Doctrine section, Edwards speaks of the "multitudes" of God's enemies (406). What is true of these enemies?

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

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 453 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample