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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Doctrine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Doctrine section of Edwards' sermon, what is always standing at the right hand of sinners?
(a) Hungry lions.
(b) The fiery pit.
(c) Angels.
(d) Devils.

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

3. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the third thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) They will attempt to evade it.
(b) They will call on God's mercy.
(c) They will cause it themselves.
(d) They will ignore the opportunity to be saved.

4. 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 authority.
(b) Appeal to credibility.
(c) Argument by analogy.
(d) Logical deduction.

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

Short Answer 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?

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

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

4. What is Deuteronomy?

5. In the Doctrine section, what Biblical story does the "serpent" allude to?

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