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

2. 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?
(a) They failed to listen to their leaders.
(b) They did not understand the wisdom they were offered.
(c) They were unable to give thoughtful advice.
(d) They did not have adequate leadership.

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards notes that the Bible compares the souls of sinners to what?
(a) Lions.
(b) A stormy sea.
(c) Devils.
(d) The fires of hell.

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

5. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the second thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) It will be expected.
(b) It will be predictable.
(c) It will be sudden.
(d) It will be thorough.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Edwards, God's enemies are "chaff before the whirlwind" (406). What is he comparing them to?

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?

3. What is Edwards' sixth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?

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

5. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say can make the soul perfectly miserable?

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