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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. In the Doctrine section, Edwards speaks of the "multitudes" of God's enemies (406). What is true of these enemies?
(a) They are dangerous.
(b) They believe themselves to be more powerful than they actually are.
(c) There are a huge number of them.
(d) They are unpredictable.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards notes that the Bible compares the souls of sinners to what?

2. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what point does Edwards make about those who are in hell?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards compares God's power to the power of a human to crush a worm. Explain the meaning and significance of this analogy.

2. According to the Doctrine section of Edwards' sermon, what different promises has God made to the converted and the unconverted?

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards mean when he says that the "mere pleasure of God" (406) is all that keeps sinners out of hell?

4. When, in the Doctrine section of his speech, Edwards says that "The Scripture represents them as his 'goods'" (407), to whom does he refer when he says "them" and "his," and what point is he making about these people?

5. Why, in the Doctrine section of his sermon, does Edwards say that sinners should not be comforted by the fact that there is no "visible means of death at hand" (408)?

6. In the end of the Doctrine section of his sermon, what criticism does Edwards make of religious authorities who do not believe what he believes?

7. Explain why, in the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards says that God is not like an earthly prince.

8. According to the Doctrine section of Edwards' sermon, what is God's attitude toward the sinners who are not yet in hell?

9. What reasons does Edwards give, in the Doctrine section of his sermon, for divine justice not stopping God from casting sinners into hell?

10. When, in the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards says of sinners that "The glittering sword is whet, and held over them, and the pit hath opened her mouth under them," (407), what does he mean, and what analogy found elsewhere in the sermon is he making reference to?

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