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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 makes reference to the "manifold" experience of the world. What kind of experience is this?
(a) Varied and extensive.
(b) Originating with God.
(c) Complex and subtle.
(d) Internal to humans.

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

3. What is Edwards' ninth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) People can learn from the example of sinners already in hell.
(b) Only the predestined, or "God's Elect," will go to heaven.
(c) There is no way for a person to plan and scheme their way out of going to hell.
(d) A personal relationship with God is the route to salvation.

4. 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) Personification.
(b) Allusion.
(c) Onomatopoeia.
(d) Alliteration.

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

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

7. 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) Sinners are like defiant children.
(c) There are many obstacles to avoid if a person wants to stay out of hell.
(d) Sinners are like a rebellious army.

8. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say is a typical way for sinners to think?
(a) They think that God does not exist.
(b) They think that they are smarter and trickier than the people who are already in hell.
(c) They think that they are special favorites of God.
(d) They think that hell does not exist.

9. Edwards' claim, the the Doctrine section of his sermon, that "Unconverted men walk over the pit of hell on a rotten covering" (408), is what type of argument?
(a) Appeal to credibility.
(b) Logical deduction.
(c) Appeal to authority.
(d) Argument by analogy.

10. According to Edwards, what key difference exists between God and earthly authorities?
(a) Earthly authorities sometimes make mistakes.
(b) Humans can fight against earthly authorities.
(c) Earthly authorities are sometimes merciful.
(d) Humans can understand earthly authorities.

11. 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.

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

13. 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) Metaphor.
(c) Logos.
(d) Dialogue.

14. According to the Doctrine section of the sermon, what is always hanging over the heads of sinners?
(a) The hangman's noose.
(b) The sword of Damocles.
(c) The vigilante's noose.
(d) The sword of divine justice.

15. 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's enemies believe they can defeat Him.
(d) God is strong enough to make the earth tremble.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only thing, according to Edwards, that stops God from sending the wicked to hell?

2. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to "providence" several times. To what is he referring?

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say can make the soul perfectly miserable?

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

5. 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?

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