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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' third argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) God is able to send anyone to hell, regardless of their good works.
(b) Sinners have already been sentenced to hell.
(c) God's laws are an agreement between God and humans.
(d) The law of God is unchanging.

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) Hatred.
(b) Delight.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Fear.

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what point does Edwards make about those who are in hell?
(a) If they repent they can finally enter heaven.
(b) They were not smart enough to outwit the devil.
(c) If they can no longer stand the suffering, they can ask God for mercy.
(d) They did not expect to end up there.

4. What is the only thing, according to Edwards, that stops God from sending the wicked to hell?
(a) His arbitrary will.
(b) The possibility of their repentance.
(c) Their covenant with Him.
(d) Christ's love.

5. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards connects the idea of the "poisoned fruit" to what people?
(a) The residents of Sodom.
(b) The English.
(c) The Romans.
(d) The citizens of Connecticut.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Edwards mentions, in the Application section of his sermon, God's "omnipotent" power (412). What kind of power does this mean God has?

3. In the Doctrine section, Edwards speaks of the "multitudes" of God's enemies (406). What is true of these enemies?

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

5. In the Application section of his sermon, Edwards says that God will not hear "lamentable and dolorous cries" (415). What kind of cries will God not hear?

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