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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The Biblical passage on which Edwards bases this sermon mentions what people?
(a) The Israelites.
(b) Egyptians.
(c) Christians.
(d) The Pharisees.

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say is a typical way for sinners to think?
(a) They think that hell does not exist.
(b) They think that they are smarter and trickier than the people who are already in hell.
(c) They think that they are special favorites of God.
(d) They think that God does not exist.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards calls corruption "immoderate" (408). What is he claiming about corruption?

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

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

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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