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

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

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say the Bible recommends be done with the tree with poisoned fruit?
(a) Harvest and burn its fruit.
(b) Cut it down.
(c) Burn it.
(d) Neglect its tending.

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 the Doctrine that Edwards derives from his chosen Biblical text?
(a) "There is no want of power in God to cast wicked men into hell at any moment."
(b) "Their foot shall slide in due time. "
(c) "There is nothing that keeps wicked men, at any one moment, out of hell, but the mere pleasure of God."
(d) "The Use may be of Awakening to unconverted persons in this congregation."

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the first thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?

4. When, in the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards mentions the "cultivations of heaven," (405) to what is he referring?

5. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). How is this word pronounced?

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