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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 Application section of his sermon, what does Edwards tell unconverted congregants their relationship to the earth is?
(a) The earth is a place for them to learn how to repent and come closer to God.
(b) They are an unwanted burden to the earth.
(c) The earth is just a temporary home.
(d) They are meant to be caretakers and stewards of the earth.

2. 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) They were oppressive toward God's chosen people.
(d) Despite being warned repeatedly, they continued to defy God.

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards connects the idea of the "poisoned fruit" to what people?
(a) The residents of Sodom.
(b) The citizens of Connecticut.
(c) The English.
(d) The Romans.

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) Originating with God.
(b) Complex and subtle.
(c) Varied and extensive.
(d) Internal to humans.

5. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what point does Edwards make about those who are in hell?
(a) They were not smart enough to outwit the devil.
(b) They did not expect to end up there.
(c) If they can no longer stand the suffering, they can ask God for mercy.
(d) If they repent they can finally enter heaven.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the fourth characteristic of the wrath that awaits sinners that Edwards reminds his congregants about in the Application section of his sermon?

4. When, in the Application section of his sermon, Edwards says that the unconverted have "no interest in any mediator," (413), what does he mean?

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

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