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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 Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to the "manifold" experience of the world. What kind of experience is this?
(a) Internal to humans.
(b) Complex and subtle.
(c) Varied and extensive.
(d) Originating with God.

2. What is Edwards' seventh argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) People should not take comfort in their seeming safety.
(b) God's Providence is for every human soul.
(c) The devil "owns" the souls of sinners.
(d) Sinners hate God and His laws.

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

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

5. When, in the Application section of his sermon, Edwards warns sinners that there is "nothing to lay hold of to save yourself, nothing to keep off the flames of wrath, nothing of your own, nothing that you ever have done, nothing that you can do, to induce God to spare you one moment" (413), he is using which literary technique?
(a) Argument by analogy.
(b) Paradox.
(c) Anaphora.
(d) Antithesis.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards connects the idea of the "poisoned fruit" to what people?

2. The first argument of the Doctrine section is where Edwards first introduces which analogy?

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards calls corruption "immoderate" (408). What is he claiming about corruption?

4. In the Application section of his sermon, what does Edwards warn his audience happens with every day they live in an unconverted state?

5. When Edwards uses the phrase "natural man," what is he referring to?

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