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SHORT QUIZ
Sinners in the hands of Angry God written by Jonathan Edwards in 1741
Instructions: Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which of the following best describes the
structure of the passage?
a. A dialogue between two people
b. A narrator telling a story
c. A speech given to an audience
d. A debate between various characters
6. As used in paragraph 3, the word
contrivance means:
a. A failed attempt
b. An argument successfully given
c. A true statement
d. An obviously good foundation
2. Based on the passage, what is the overall
attitude of the message of the passage?
a. Harsh and Concerned
b. Superficial and Trivial
c. Excited and Happy
d. Childish and Juvenile
7. The word hitherto in paragraph 5 means:
a. Up till now
b. Afterward
c. In the future
d. When the moment will come
3. It can be inferred from the passage that the
preacher wants the audience to do what?
a. Start attending church
b. Work harder to be more wealthy
c. Avoid approaching devastation
d. Respect his British authority
8. The author most likely mentions “waters”
in paragraph 5 as a metaphor for:
a. A precious treasure
b. A pointless goal
c. A coming judgment
d. A refreshing drink
4. Throughout the passage, God is depicted as:
a. A barrier between people and hell
b. A kind, gentle grandfather
c. A creator of evil
d. An unforgiving individual
5. In relation to paragraph 10, paragraphs 2-3
are used to explain that:
a. People should not trust in their selves
b. People should not worry about wrath
c. People should not become overly
religious
d. People should break away from England
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9. The word “fly” in paragraph 10 refers to:
a. The ability to move through the sky
b. The ability to reason
c. The ability to flee a situation
d. The ability to stay in a situation
10. The main function of paragraph 7 is to:
a. Declare to the listeners that there is
no hope
b. Petition the listeners to consider an
opportunity
c. Explain to the listeners to forget the
entire message
d. Require the listeners to give an
answer
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Answers:
1. Which of the following best describes the
structure of the passage?
a. A dialogue between two people
b. A narrator telling a story
c. A speech given to an audience
d. A debate between various characters
6. As used in paragraph 3, the word
contrivance means:
a. A failed attempt
b. An innovative attempt
c. A true statement
d. A good foundation
2. Based on the passage, what is the overall
attitude of the message of the passage?
a. Harsh and Concerned
b. Superficial and Trivial
c. Excited and Happy
d. Childish and Juvenile
7. The word hitherto in paragraph 5 means:
a. Up to this time
b. Afterward
c. In the future
d. When the moment will come
3. It can be inferred from the passage that the
preacher wants the audience to do what?
a. Start attending church
b. Work harder to be more wealthy
c. Avoid approaching devastation
d. Respect his British authority
8. The author most likely mentions “waters”
in paragraph 5 as a metaphor for:
a. A precious treasure
b. A pointless goal
c. A coming judgment
d. A refreshing drink
4. Throughout the passage, God is depicted as:
a. A barrier between people and hell
b. A kind, gentle grandfather
c. A creator of mischief
d. An unforgiving individual
5. In relation to paragraph 10, paragraphs 2-3
are used to explain that:
a. People should not trust in their selves
b. People should not worry about wrath
c. People should not become overly
religious
d. People should break away from England
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9. The word “fly” in paragraph 10 refers to:
a. The ability to move through the sky
b. The ability to reason
c. The ability to flee a situation
d. The ability to stay in a situation
10. The main function of paragraph 7 is to:
a. Declare to the listeners that there is
no hope
b. Petition the listeners to consider an
opportunity
c. Explain to the listeners to forget the
entire message
d. Require the listeners to give an
answer
All Rights Reserved.