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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Text.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the second thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) It will be sudden.
(b) It will be expected.
(c) It will be thorough.
(d) It will be predictable.

2. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the fourth thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) The timing depends on the depth of their sin.
(b) The timing depends on God's will.
(c) It will happen during the Second Coming.
(d) It will happen when they stray too far toward the pit.

3. What is Deuteronomy?
(a) God's plan for all people and all time.
(b) The liberal philosophy Edwards opposed.
(c) The Massachusetts town where Edwards' home congregation was located.
(d) A book of the Bible.

4. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). What has God done with these works?
(a) Destroyed them.
(b) Consumed them.
(c) Unleashed them.
(d) Created them.

5. What criticism does Edwards level against the people mentioned in the opening of his sermon?
(a) They worshiped false idols.
(b) Despite being warned repeatedly, they continued to defy God.
(c) Despite being blessed by God's grace, they were sinful.
(d) They were oppressive toward God's chosen people.

Short Answer Questions

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

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 introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). How is this word pronounced?

4. What religious movement was Edwards a part of?

5. 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?

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