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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, when Edwards says "as the heart is now a sink of sin, so, if sin was not restrained," (408), this is an example of which literary technique?
(a) Allusion.
(b) Alliteration.
(c) Personification.
(d) Onomatopoeia.

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

3. According to Edwards, God's enemies are "chaff before the whirlwind" (406). What is he comparing them to?
(a) Small winged insects.
(b) Lightweight debris and trash that result from manufacturing.
(c) The bits of plant leftover from harvesting grain.
(d) The plants that we know as tumbleweeds.

4. What is Edwards' tenth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) Only good deeds and good character will keep a person out of hell.
(b) All people are subject to divine law.
(c) God has no agreement with or obligations to the unconverted.
(d) Sinners are the property of hell whether they are alive or dead.

5. What is Edwards' fifth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) Sinners belong to God, not to the devil.
(b) The devil is ready and waiting to take sinners into hell.
(c) It does not matter whether sinners deserve to be in hell.
(d) God is angrier with sinners in hell than those on earth.

6. In the Doctrine section, what Biblical story does the "serpent" allude to?
(a) The Garden of Eden.
(b) The Last Supper.
(c) Sodom and Gomorrah.
(d) Noah's Ark.

7. What is Edwards' seventh argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) Sinners hate God and His laws.
(b) God's Providence is for every human soul.
(c) The devil "owns" the souls of sinners.
(d) People should not take comfort in their seeming safety.

8. When Edwards uses the phrase "natural man," what is he referring to?
(a) Souls already in hell.
(b) Those who have not been "born again."
(c) People who live as God intends them to.
(d) Adam.

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

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

11. 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?
(a) The devil's attention and interest.
(b) Things under his control.
(c) The devil's agreement with God.
(d) Things the devil wishes for.

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

13. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards calls corruption "immoderate" (408). What is he claiming about corruption?
(a) It is as hot as fire.
(b) It exceeds normal boundaries.
(c) It draws attention to itself.
(d) It is a relic of the past.

14. What is Edwards' second argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) Sinners deserve to be in hell.
(b) God is gracious enough to give sinners many chances to repent.
(c) Sinners have only the present moment to repent.
(d) God is like an archer, and his bow is already bent.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say the Bible recommends be done with the tree with poisoned fruit?

4. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards calls God's laws "immutable" (407). What is he saying is true of God's laws?

5. What proof does Edwards offer that it is not possible to avoid death once God has decided it will happen?

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