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Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the third thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) They will attempt to evade it.
(b) They will call on God's mercy.
(c) They will cause it themselves.
(d) They will ignore the opportunity to be saved.

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

3. The Biblical passage on which Edwards bases this sermon mentions what people?
(a) The Pharisees.
(b) Christians.
(c) Egyptians.
(d) The Israelites.

4. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). How is this word pronounced?
(a) Rhymes with "ought."
(b) Rhymes with "route."
(c) Rhymes with "gut."
(d) Rhymes with "oat."

5. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the first thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) It is unjust.
(b) It is preventable.
(c) It is inevitable.
(d) It is uncertain.

6. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the second thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) It will be predictable.
(b) It will be expected.
(c) It will be thorough.
(d) It will be sudden.

7. What criticism does Edwards level against the people mentioned in the opening of his sermon?
(a) They worshiped false idols.
(b) Despite being warned repeatedly, they continued to defy God.
(c) They were oppressive toward God's chosen people.
(d) Despite being blessed by God's grace, they were sinful.

8. When, in the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards mentions the "cultivations of heaven," (405) to what is he referring?
(a) God's Creation.
(b) God's careful tending.
(c) Jewish people.
(d) Christian people.

9. What religious movement was Edwards a part of?
(a) The Great Awakening.
(b) Liberation Theology.
(c) Dualism.
(d) Deism.

10. What was Edwards' usual manner of delivering a sermon?
(a) Calm and reasonable.
(b) Friendly and cheerful.
(c) Stern and angry.
(d) Loud and threatening.

11. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the fourth thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) It will happen when they stray too far toward the pit.
(b) The timing depends on God's will.
(c) The timing depends on the depth of their sin.
(d) It will happen during the Second Coming.

12. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). What has God done with these works?
(a) Unleashed them.
(b) Destroyed them.
(c) Consumed them.
(d) Created them.

13. In what year did Edwards first deliver the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God"?
(a) 1775.
(b) 1741.
(c) 1620.
(d) 1686.

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

15. 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?
(a) They did not have adequate leadership.
(b) They failed to listen to their leaders.
(c) They were unable to give thoughtful advice.
(d) They did not understand the wisdom they were offered.

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