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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 4 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Edwards first deliver the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God"?

2. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). What has God done with these works?

3. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the third thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?

4. 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?

5. When, in the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards mentions the "cultivations of heaven," (405) to what is he referring?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Edwards preached his revised sermon to the Enfield Congregation, what was the reaction, and how did Edwards respond?

2. According to Edwards, what is the meaning of the Biblical passage that opens the sermon?

3. Summarize Edwards' four-part argument from the introductory section of his sermon.

4. What does Edwards mean when he says the Israelites "under all the cultivations of heaven, brought forth bitter and poisonous fruit" (405)?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the effect of repetition in "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."

Essay Topic 2

Edwards' sermon contains a large number of metaphors. In your opinion, does this add to the effectiveness of the sermon, or would it be more effective if it chose and developed a single conceit? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

Edwards' sermon uses a logical format that allows him to be extremely convincing if the audience accepts the premises of his argument. Explain how his argument can be critiqued by examining his premises.

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