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

2. 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 the devil wishes for.
(c) Things under his control.
(d) The devil's agreement with God.

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

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

5. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to "providence" several times. To what is he referring?
(a) The plan that God has made for all people at all times.
(b) Heaven.
(c) The system of divine justice.
(d) The Christian origin story.

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

7. What proof does Edwards offer that it is not possible to avoid death once God has decided it will happen?
(a) Smart people die at the same rate as foolish people.
(b) The story of Jonah.
(c) The examples of several famous people.
(d) The story of Lazarus.

8. 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) Personification.
(b) Dialogue.
(c) Logos.
(d) Metaphor.

9. 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) God has no agreement with or obligations to the unconverted.
(c) All people are subject to divine law.
(d) Sinners are the property of hell whether they are alive or dead.

10. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to the "manifold" experience of the world. What kind of experience is this?
(a) Originating with God.
(b) Varied and extensive.
(c) Complex and subtle.
(d) Internal to humans.

11. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards calls God's laws "immutable" (407). What is he saying is true of God's laws?
(a) They are just.
(b) They are wise.
(c) They cannot be argued with.
(d) They cannot be changed.

12. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say the Bible recommends be done with the tree with poisoned fruit?
(a) Burn it.
(b) Harvest and burn its fruit.
(c) Neglect its tending.
(d) Cut it down.

13. What is the Doctrine that Edwards derives from his chosen Biblical text?
(a) "There is nothing that keeps wicked men, at any one moment, out of hell, but the mere pleasure of God."
(b) "There is no want of power in God to cast wicked men into hell at any moment."
(c) "Their foot shall slide in due time. "
(d) "The Use may be of Awakening to unconverted persons in this congregation."

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say is a typical way for sinners to think?

4. What is Edwards' third argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?

5. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the "enmity" in sinners' souls (408). What is he saying is in their souls?

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