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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions.

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) Created them.
(b) Destroyed them.
(c) Unleashed them.
(d) Consumed them.

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

3. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the first thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) It is uncertain.
(b) It is unjust.
(c) It is preventable.
(d) It is inevitable.

4. What religious movement was Edwards a part of?
(a) Dualism.
(b) Deism.
(c) The Great Awakening.
(d) Liberation Theology.

5. 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 were unable to give thoughtful advice.
(c) They failed to listen to their leaders.
(d) They did not have adequate leadership.

6. In the introduction of his sermon, what is the fourth thing Edwards says is true of the Israelites' destruction?
(a) It will happen when they stray too far toward the pit.
(b) It will happen during the Second Coming.
(c) The timing depends on God's will.
(d) The timing depends on the depth of their sin.

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

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

9. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the works that God "wrought" (405). How is this word pronounced?
(a) Rhymes with "oat."
(b) Rhymes with "gut."
(c) Rhymes with "ought."
(d) Rhymes with "route."

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

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

12. In what year did Edwards first deliver the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God"?
(a) 1741.
(b) 1686.
(c) 1775.
(d) 1620.

13. The Biblical passage on which Edwards bases this sermon mentions what people?
(a) Christians.
(b) Egyptians.
(c) The Israelites.
(d) The Pharisees.

14. What was Edwards' usual manner of delivering a sermon?
(a) Stern and angry.
(b) Calm and reasonable.
(c) Loud and threatening.
(d) Friendly and cheerful.

15. In the introductory section of his sermon, Edwards says that the Israelites will experience "desolation" (405). What does this mean they will experience?
(a) Destruction.
(b) Misery.
(c) A fall.
(d) A plague.

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