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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When, in the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards says, of death, "It came as a thief" (410), what rhetorical device is he using?
(a) Dialogue.
(b) Logos.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Personification.

2. In the Application section of his sermon, what does Edwards tell the congregation about their careful tending of their own health and safety?
(a) They need to turn their attention to helping others.
(b) It is a way of honoring God and His creation.
(c) It will not help them avoid death and damnation.
(d) They need to focus more on prayer and church attendance.

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

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

5. In the Application section of his sermon, what phrase does Edwards keep adding to in order to increase the intensity of his point?
(a) The fires of hell.
(b) The King of kings.
(c) The wrath of God.
(d) The depth of sin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards notes that the Bible compares the souls of sinners to what?

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

4. 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?

5. According to the Doctrine section of the sermon, what is always hanging over the heads of sinners?

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