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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Edwards, what key difference exists between God and earthly authorities?
(a) Earthly authorities sometimes make mistakes.
(b) Earthly authorities are sometimes merciful.
(c) Humans can understand earthly authorities.
(d) Humans can fight against earthly authorities.

2. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to "providence" several times. To what is he referring?
(a) The system of divine justice.
(b) The plan that God has made for all people at all times.
(c) The Christian origin story.
(d) Heaven.

3. What is Edwards' first argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) God can easily cast sinners into hell.
(b) God is like an earthly prince.
(c) God's enemies believe they can defeat Him.
(d) God is strong enough to make the earth tremble.

4. 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) They worshiped false idols.
(c) Despite being warned repeatedly, they continued to defy God.
(d) Despite being blessed by God's grace, they were sinful.

5. 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) Misery.
(c) Destruction.
(d) A fall.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Doctrine section of his essay, Edwards claims that something is under the "dominion" of the devil (407). What is the devil's dominion?

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

3. In the Doctrine section, what Biblical story does the "serpent" allude to?

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

5. In the "Doctrine" section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to God's "sovereign" power. What kind of power is this?

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