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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the metaphor "The bow of God's wrath is bent," (412) to what does Edwards compare God?
(a) A performer.
(b) An archer.
(c) A ship's captain.
(d) A gift-giver.

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

3. What is Edwards' tenth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) Sinners are the property of hell whether they are alive or dead.
(b) God has no agreement with or obligations to the unconverted.
(c) Only good deeds and good character will keep a person out of hell.
(d) All people are subject to divine law.

4. What proof does Edwards offer that it is not possible to avoid death once God has decided it will happen?
(a) Smart people die at the same rate as foolish people.
(b) The story of Lazarus.
(c) The story of Jonah.
(d) The examples of several famous people.

5. What is Edwards' eighth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) There are many obstacles to avoid if a person wants to stay out of hell.
(b) Sinners are like a rebellious army.
(c) Sinners are like defiant children.
(d) There is nothing that sinners can do to keep themselves alive if God wants them dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, when Edwards says "as the heart is now a sink of sin, so, if sin was not restrained," (408), this is an example of which literary technique?

2. In the Application section of his sermon, to what does Edwards compare accepting Christ?

3. In the Application section of his sermon, what does Edwards say is happening in their time?

4. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to the "manifold" experience of the world. What kind of experience is this?

5. In the Application section of his sermon, what does Edwards tell unconverted congregants their relationship to the earth is?

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