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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 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.

2. In the Doctrine section of his essay, Edwards claims that something is under the "dominion" of the devil (407). What is the devil's dominion?
(a) The devil's agreement with God.
(b) Things under his control.
(c) The devil's attention and interest.
(d) Things the devil wishes for.

3. When, in the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards mentions the "cultivations of heaven," (405) to what is he referring?
(a) Jewish people.
(b) Christian people.
(c) God's careful tending.
(d) God's Creation.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What is Edwards' fifth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say can make the soul perfectly miserable?

4. In the "Doctrine" section of his sermon, Edwards makes reference to God's "sovereign" power. What kind of power is this?

5. What is the only thing, according to Edwards, that stops God from sending the wicked to hell?

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