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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Application.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). How is this word pronounced?
(a) Rhymes with "gut."
(b) Rhymes with "oat."
(c) Rhymes with "route."
(d) Rhymes with "ought."

5. How does the Application section of the sermon create immediacy?
(a) It personalizes the danger of hell by applying the Doctrine to the congregation itself.
(b) It discusses how current events in their community are endangering their souls.
(c) It names specific members of the congregation and warns them of the dangers of hell.
(d) It is the first section of the sermon that applies to modern people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What criticism does Edwards level against the people mentioned in the opening of his sermon?

2. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards says that the Israelites will experience "desolation" (405). What does this mean they will experience?

3. In the Application section of his sermon, what does Edwards tell the congregants makes them "heavy as lead" (411)?

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

5. According to the Application section of Edwards' sermon, how does God look at the unconverted?

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