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Jonathan Edwards’s "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" Answers

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What is the warrant in this passage?

A
Protests make city leaders confront the crisis.
B
Protests direct the violence at city leaders.
C
Protests prevent bombings and violence.
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Which of the following is a counterclaim?

A
“I have earnestly opposed violent tension.”
B
“Isn’t negotiation a better path?”
C
“Nonviolent direct action”
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What is King’s rebuttal to this counterclaim?

A
He admits that he is not afraid of tension between opposing groups.
B
He claims that violent tension is necessary for growth.
C
He explains that dramatizing the issue will bring about real negotiations.
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What is King’s conclusion in this passage?

A
He is shocked by the tension of protest.
B
Negotiation is better than protest.
C
He is not afraid of tension.
D
Tension is necessary for growth.
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What are the purposes of King’s allusions?

A
to cite German progress after World War II
B
to evoke images of other freedom fighters
C
to encourage protesters not to break laws
D
to illustrate that some laws are unjust

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