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Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. 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.

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