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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What religious movement was Edwards a part of?
(a) Liberation Theology.
(b) The Great Awakening.
(c) Deism.
(d) Dualism.

4. 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 expected.
(c) It will be sudden.
(d) It will be predictable.

5. What is Edwards' second argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) God is like an archer, and his bow is already bent.
(b) Sinners deserve to be in hell.
(c) Sinners have only the present moment to repent.
(d) God is gracious enough to give sinners many chances to repent.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards connects the idea of the "poisoned fruit" to what people?

3. The first argument of the Doctrine section is where Edwards first introduces which analogy?

4. Which of the following is a key point that Edwards makes as he argues the seventh point in the Doctrine section of the sermon?

5. 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?

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