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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Application.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the "enmity" in sinners' souls (408). What is he saying is in their souls?
(a) Fear.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Delight.

3. In the Doctrine section, Edwards speaks of the "multitudes" of God's enemies (406). What is true of these enemies?
(a) They are unpredictable.
(b) They are dangerous.
(c) There are a huge number of them.
(d) They believe themselves to be more powerful than they actually are.

4. When, in the Application section of his sermon, Edwards says that sinners can expect no "mitigation" (416), what is he saying they should not expect?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Understanding of their own situation.
(c) A reduction in suffering.
(d) Change.

5. In the metaphor "The bow of God's wrath is bent," (412) to what does Edwards compare God?
(a) A gift-giver.
(b) A performer.
(c) An archer.
(d) A ship's captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Application section of Edwards' sermon, in what should the unconverted congregants see God's hand?

2. 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?

3. When, in the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards says, of death, "It came as a thief" (410), what rhetorical device is he using?

4. In the Application section of his sermon, what does Edwards warn the older members of the congregation about?

5. When, in the Application section of his sermon, Edwards says of God "he'll crush out your blood, and make it fly, and it shall be sprinkled on his garments," (415), what literary technique does he employ?

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