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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 third thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) They will cause it themselves.
(b) They will attempt to evade it.
(c) They will call on God's mercy.
(d) They will ignore the opportunity to be saved.

2. What criticism does Edwards level against the people mentioned in the opening of his sermon?
(a) They were oppressive toward God's chosen people.
(b) Despite being warned repeatedly, they continued to defy God.
(c) They worshiped false idols.
(d) Despite being blessed by God's grace, they were sinful.

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

4. The first argument of the Doctrine section is where Edwards first introduces which analogy?
(a) The comparison of sinners to rocks.
(b) The comparison of God to slippery ground.
(c) The comparison of God to a farmer.
(d) The comparison of sinners to insects hanging by a thread.

5. What is Edwards' ninth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) A personal relationship with God is the route to salvation.
(b) People can learn from the example of sinners already in hell.
(c) There is no way for a person to plan and scheme their way out of going to hell.
(d) Only the predestined, or "God's Elect," will go to heaven.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say is a typical way for sinners to think?

2. The Biblical passage on which Edwards bases this sermon mentions what people?

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, when Edwards says "as the heart is now a sink of sin, so, if sin was not restrained," (408), this is an example of which literary technique?

4. What is the Doctrine that Edwards derives from his chosen Biblical text?

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

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