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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 introduction of his sermon, what is the third thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) They will call on God's mercy.
(b) They will cause it themselves.
(c) They will attempt to evade it.
(d) They will ignore the opportunity to be saved.

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

3. In the Application section of his sermon, what does Edwards warn his audience happens with every day they live in an unconverted state?
(a) The devil's hold on them becomes stronger.
(b) Their guilt, and God's wrath, increases.
(c) The day of Christ's return gets closer and closer.
(d) Their opportunity to do good int he world decreases.

4. 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?
(a) They did not understand the wisdom they were offered.
(b) They did not have adequate leadership.
(c) They were unable to give thoughtful advice.
(d) They failed to listen to their leaders.

5. According to the Doctrine section of the sermon, what is always hanging over the heads of sinners?
(a) The vigilante's noose.
(b) The sword of divine justice.
(c) The sword of Damocles.
(d) The hangman's noose.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Application section of the sermon, when will God have compassion on sinners?

2. When, in the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards says, of death, "It came as a thief" (410), what rhetorical device is he using?

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

4. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). How is this word pronounced?

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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