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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 Edwards, God's enemies are "chaff before the whirlwind" (406). What is he comparing them to?
(a) The bits of plant leftover from harvesting grain.
(b) The plants that we know as tumbleweeds.
(c) Lightweight debris and trash that result from manufacturing.
(d) Small winged insects.

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

3. 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.

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

5. In the Doctrine section, what Biblical story does the "serpent" allude to?
(a) Noah's Ark.
(b) The Last Supper.
(c) The Garden of Eden.
(d) Sodom and Gomorrah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Edwards' seventh argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?

2. What proof does Edwards offer that it is not possible to avoid death once God has decided it will happen?

3. 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?

4. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the fourth thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?

5. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say the Bible recommends be done with the tree with poisoned fruit?

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