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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, when Edwards says "as the heart is now a sink of sin, so, if sin was not restrained," (408), this is an example of which literary technique?
(a) Allusion.
(b) Onomatopoeia.
(c) Alliteration.
(d) Personification.

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) Heaven.
(c) The plan that God has made for all people at all times.
(d) The Christian origin story.

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say can make the soul perfectly miserable?
(a) Righteous believers.
(b) Its own sinfulness.
(c) Fear of hell.
(d) God's power.

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 does Edwards say the Bible recommends be done with the tree with poisoned fruit?
(a) Cut it down.
(b) Burn it.
(c) Harvest and burn its fruit.
(d) Neglect its tending.

6. What is Edwards' first argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) God's enemies believe they can defeat Him.
(b) God is strong enough to make the earth tremble.
(c) God can easily cast sinners into hell.
(d) God is like an earthly prince.

7. The first argument of the Doctrine section is where Edwards first introduces which analogy?
(a) The comparison of God to slippery ground.
(b) The comparison of sinners to rocks.
(c) The comparison of sinners to insects hanging by a thread.
(d) The comparison of God to a farmer.

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

9. When Edwards uses the phrase "natural man," what is he referring to?
(a) Souls already in hell.
(b) Adam.
(c) People who live as God intends them to.
(d) Those who have not been "born again."

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

11. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the "enmity" in sinners' souls (408). What is he saying is in their souls?
(a) Quiet.
(b) Fear.
(c) Delight.
(d) Hatred.

12. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what does Edwards say is a typical way for sinners to think?
(a) They think that they are special favorites of God.
(b) They think that God does not exist.
(c) They think that they are smarter and trickier than the people who are already in hell.
(d) They think that hell does not exist.

13. What is Edwards' eighth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) There is nothing that sinners can do to keep themselves alive if God wants them dead.
(b) There are many obstacles to avoid if a person wants to stay out of hell.
(c) Sinners are like defiant children.
(d) Sinners are like a rebellious army.

14. What is the only thing, according to Edwards, that stops God from sending the wicked to hell?
(a) Christ's love.
(b) Their covenant with Him.
(c) The possibility of their repentance.
(d) His arbitrary will.

15. What is Edwards' sixth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) People fool themselves if they think they have the power to keep themselves out of hell.
(b) God is the only thing keeping sinners out of hell.
(c) Accepting Christ is the only way to avoid hell.
(d) Sinners would create hell for themselves if God did not restrain them.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, what point does Edwards make about those who are in hell?

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

3. In the Doctrine section, Edwards speaks of the "multitudes" of God's enemies (406). What is true of these enemies?

4. According to Edwards, what key difference exists between God and earthly authorities?

5. According to the Doctrine section of Edwards' sermon, what is always standing at the right hand of sinners?

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