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

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) Onomatopoeia.
(b) Personification.
(c) Alliteration.
(d) Allusion.

2. The expression "The arrows of death fly unseen at noonday" (408), which Edwards uses in the Doctrine section of his sermon, could properly be called an example of which literary technique?
(a) Aphorism.
(b) Parallelism.
(c) Simile.
(d) Syllogism.

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to "providence" several times. To what is he referring?
(a) The Christian origin story.
(b) The system of divine justice.
(c) The plan that God has made for all people at all times.
(d) Heaven.

4. What is Edwards' fourth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) God's anger comes and goes; this is what determines the moment a sinner will be sent to hell.
(b) God is as angry with sinners on earth as He is with sinners in hell.
(c) Once a sinner is in hell, God is no longer angry at them.
(d) Sinners only stay on earth for as long as they escape God's attention.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). What has God done with these works?

2. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say is a typical way for sinners to think?

3. What is the Doctrine that Edwards derives from his chosen Biblical text?

4. What is Edwards' sixth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?

5. What is Deuteronomy?

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