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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 Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards calls corruption "immoderate" (408). What is he claiming about corruption?
(a) It is as hot as fire.
(b) It is a relic of the past.
(c) It draws attention to itself.
(d) It exceeds normal boundaries.

2. What proof does Edwards offer that it is not possible to avoid death once God has decided it will happen?
(a) The story of Jonah.
(b) The story of Lazarus.
(c) Smart people die at the same rate as foolish people.
(d) The examples of several famous people.

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

4. 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) Harvest and burn its fruit.
(d) Cut it down.

5. What is Edwards' eighth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) There are many obstacles to avoid if a person wants to stay out of hell.
(b) There is nothing that sinners can do to keep themselves alive if God wants them dead.
(c) Sinners are like defiant children.
(d) Sinners are like a rebellious army.

Short Answer Questions

1. When, in the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards mentions the "cultivations of heaven," (405) to what is he referring?

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

3. 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?

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

5. 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?

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