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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, 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 hell does not exist.
(c) They think that they are smarter and trickier than the people who are already in hell.
(d) They think that God does not exist.

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

3. What is Edwards' fourth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) God is as angry with sinners on earth as He is with sinners in hell.
(b) Sinners only stay on earth for as long as they escape God's attention.
(c) God's anger comes and goes; this is what determines the moment a sinner will be sent to hell.
(d) Once a sinner is in hell, God is no longer angry at them.

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

5. What proof does Edwards offer that it is not possible to avoid death once God has decided it will happen?
(a) Smart people die at the same rate as foolish people.
(b) The story of Lazarus.
(c) The story of Jonah.
(d) The examples of several famous people.

6. According to Edwards, what key difference exists between God and earthly authorities?
(a) Humans can understand earthly authorities.
(b) Earthly authorities are sometimes merciful.
(c) Earthly authorities sometimes make mistakes.
(d) Humans can fight against earthly authorities.

7. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards calls corruption "immoderate" (408). What is he claiming about corruption?
(a) It is a relic of the past.
(b) It draws attention to itself.
(c) It is as hot as fire.
(d) It exceeds normal boundaries.

8. The expression "The arrows of death fly unseen at noonday" (408), which Edwards uses in the Doctrine section of his sermon, could properly be called an example of which literary technique?
(a) Aphorism.
(b) Simile.
(c) Parallelism.
(d) Syllogism.

9. In the Doctrine section, what Biblical story does the "serpent" allude to?
(a) The Last Supper.
(b) Sodom and Gomorrah.
(c) Noah's Ark.
(d) The Garden of Eden.

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

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

12. What is Edwards' ninth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?
(a) People can learn from the example of sinners already in hell.
(b) There is no way for a person to plan and scheme their way out of going to hell.
(c) Only the predestined, or "God's Elect," will go to heaven.
(d) A personal relationship with God is the route to salvation.

13. 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) Things the devil wishes for.
(b) The devil's attention and interest.
(c) The devil's agreement with God.
(d) Things under his control.

14. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards calls God's laws "immutable" (407). What is he saying is true of God's laws?
(a) They are wise.
(b) They are just.
(c) They cannot be argued with.
(d) They cannot be changed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Edwards' second argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?

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

3. In the Doctrine section of his sermon, Edwards speaks of the "enmity" in sinners' souls (408). What is he saying is in their souls?

4. What is Edwards' tenth argument for the truth of his statement of doctrine?

5. What is the Doctrine that Edwards derives from his chosen Biblical text?

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