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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards calls God's laws "immutable" (407). What is he saying is true of God's laws?
(a) They are just.
(b) They are wise.
(c) They cannot be argued with.
(d) They cannot be changed.

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

4. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards says that the Israelites will experience "desolation" (405). What does this mean they will experience?
(a) A plague.
(b) Destruction.
(c) Misery.
(d) A fall.

5. What is Deuteronomy?
(a) The liberal philosophy Edwards opposed.
(b) The Massachusetts town where Edwards' home congregation was located.
(c) God's plan for all people and all time.
(d) A book of the Bible.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). What has God done with these works?

3. 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?

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

5. What proof does Edwards offer that it is not possible to avoid death once God has decided it will happen?

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