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

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Which quotation from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" indicates that people have a fragile hold on life?

A
Yea, God is a great deal more angry with great numbers that are now on earth; yea, doubtless with many that are now in this congregation . . . than he is with many of those that are now in the flames of hell.
B
[T]he pit is prepared, the fire is made ready, the furnace is now hot, ready to receive them, the flames do now rage and glow.
C
Unconverted men walk over the pit of hell on a rotten covering, and there are innumerable places in this covering so weak that they won't bear their weight, and these places are not seen.
D
God is dreadfully provoked, his anger is as great towards them as to those that are actually suffering the executions of the fierceness of his wrath in hell.
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The fact that "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" was popular suggests that the colonists

A
feared Edwards and his potential impact on society.
B
disagreed with Edwards’s views about God.
C
were interested in Edwards’s ideas about religion.
D
believed that Edwards had strong writing skills.
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In paragraph six of "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," what does Edwards suggest about spiritual reform?

A
He suggests that church and state should be separated.
B
He suggests that not all people who sin suffer eternal damnation.
C
He suggests that good works alone will not save a person from damnation.
D
He suggests that individuals have no opportunity to be saved from damnation.
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Sermons such as "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" were written largely in response to

A
the religious oppression some colonists had faced in Europe.
B
the rejection of religion in favor of rationalism by some colonists.
C
the growing desire among some colonists for independence from England.
D
the poverty faced by some colonists as a result of oppressive taxes levied by England.
5

Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."So that thus it is, that natural men are held in the hand of God, over the pit of hell; they have deserved the fiery pit, and are already sentenced to it; and God is dreadfully provoked, his anger is as great towards them as to those that are actually suffering the executions of the fierceness of his wrath in hell; and they have done nothing in the least to appease or abate that anger.In this excerpt, “natural” is used to describe people who

A
are not tempted by wealth or power.
B
have not been touched by the spirit of God.
C
live on farms or in the wilderness outside of cities.
D
practice conservation and avoid destroying the beauty of nature.
6

In "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," Edwards uses the image of a spider dangling on a thread over fire to describe

A
the horrors of hell.
B
a person's unwillingness to avoid damnation.
C
God's displeasure with sinners.
D
the strength of the faith of many people.
7

Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."Is it not a reasonable thing to fright a person out of a house on fire?What is the purpose of this sentence in Edwards's sermon?

A
It explains why hell is such a dangerous and scary place.
B
It justifies Edwards's strategy of scaring people into accepting God.
C
It asks the reader to explain what to do when confronted with danger.
D
It suggests that people should save their neighbors if their houses catch on fire.
8

Which statement best explains why Edwards repeats the image of fire throughout "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"?

A
He wants to remind the congregation that there is fire in hell.
B
He wants to increase his audience’s fear of hell.
C
He wants to make fire seem less unusual to the listener.
D
He wants to provide evidence that there is fire in hell.
9

Which statement best describes Edwards’s views in "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"?

A
People who accepted Puritanism would be spared.
B
People who were "born again" in Christ would be spared.
C
People who attended church regularly would be spared.
D
People who were part of Edwards's congregation would be spared.
10

Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."And now you have an extraordinary opportunity, a day wherein Christ has thrown the door of mercy wide open, and stands in the door calling and crying with a loud voice to poor sinners; a day wherein many are flocking to him, and pressing into the kingdom of God. Many are daily coming from the east, west, north and south; many that were very lately in the same miserable condition that you are in, are now in a happy state, with their hearts filled with love to him that has loved them and washed them from their sins in his own blood, and rejoicing in hope of the glory of God. How awful is it to be left behind at such a day! To see so many others feasting, while you are pining and perishing! To see so many rejoicing and singing for joy of heart, while you have cause to mourn for sorrow of heart, and howl for vexation of spirit! How can you rest one moment in such a condition?In this excerpt, Edwards is attempting to convince readers that they

A
can relax once they decide to follow him.
B
could miss an invaluable opportunity.
C
will never understand contentment.
D
will always feel pain and sadness.
11

Based on "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," which best describes Edwards’s feelings toward his congregation?

A
indifferent
B
amused
C
compassionate
D
confused
12

Which image is used throughout "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" to provoke fear in the audience?

A
fire
B
arrows
C
insects
D
serpents
13

In "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," Edwards uses the image of a spider dangling on a thread over fire to describe

A
the horrors of hell.
B
a person's unwillingness to avoid damnation.
C
God's displeasure with sinners.
D
the strength of the faith of many people.
14

Which quotation from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" indicates that people have a fragile hold on life?

A
Yea, God is a great deal more angry with great numbers that are now on earth; yea, doubtless with many that are now in this congregation . . . than he is with many of those that are now in the flames of hell.
B
[T]he pit is prepared, the fire is made ready, the furnace is now hot, ready to receive them, the flames do now rage and glow.
C
Unconverted men walk over the pit of hell on a rotten covering, and there are innumerable places in this covering so weak that they won't bear their weight, and these places are not seen.
D
God is dreadfully provoked, his anger is as great towards them as to those that are actually suffering the executions of the fierceness of his wrath in hell.
15

Enlightenment thinking placed value on scientific knowledge and thought. Based on "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," which best describes the relationship between Enlightenment thinking and the thinking of Edwards's followers?

A
The beliefs of the two groups were fundamentally the same.
B
The beliefs of the two groups directly opposed each other.
C
The beliefs of Edwards's followers evolved directly from those emphasized in the Enlightenment.
D
The beliefs of the two groups were similar, with the Enlightenment placing more emphasis on science.
16

The fact that "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" was popular suggests that the colonists

A
feared Edwards and his potential impact on society.
B
disagreed with Edwards’s views about God.
C
were interested in Edwards’s ideas about religion.
D
believed that Edwards had strong writing skills.
17

Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."Yea, God is a great deal more angry with great numbers that are now on earth; yea, doubtless with many that are now in this congregation, who it may be are at ease, than he is with many of those that are now in the flames of hell.What does this excerpt suggest about Edwards’s opinion of society?

A
He feels society in general, including many members of the congregation, is more sinful now than ever.
B
He feels society in general is more sinful now than it ever was, but members of the congregation can be at ease because they are saved.
C
He feels society in general is less sinful than it ever was, and members of the congregation can feel confident that they are saved.
D
He feels society in general is less sinful than it has been, but many members of the congregation are damned.
18

Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."Is it not a reasonable thing to fright a person out of a house on fire?What is the purpose of this sentence in Edwards's sermon?

A
It explains why hell is such a dangerous and scary place.
B
It justifies Edwards's strategy of scaring people into accepting God.
C
It asks the reader to explain what to do when confronted with danger.
D
It suggests that people should save their neighbors if their houses catch on fire.
19

Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."And now you have an extraordinary opportunity, a day wherein Christ has thrown the door of mercy wide open, and stands in the door calling and crying with a loud voice to poor sinners; a day wherein many are flocking to him, and pressing into the kingdom of God. Many are daily coming from the east, west, north and south; many that were very lately in the same miserable condition that you are in, are now in a happy state, with their hearts filled with love to him that has loved them and washed them from their sins in his own blood, and rejoicing in hope of the glory of God. How awful is it to be left behind at such a day! To see so many others feasting, while you are pining and perishing! To see so many rejoicing and singing for joy of heart, while you have cause to mourn for sorrow of heart, and howl for vexation of spirit! How can you rest one moment in such a condition?In this excerpt, Edwards is attempting to convince readers that they

A
can relax once they decide to follow him.
B
could miss an invaluable opportunity.
C
will never understand contentment.
D
will always feel pain and sadness.
20

Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."So that thus it is, that natural men are held in the hand of God, over the pit of hell; they have deserved the fiery pit, and are already sentenced to it; and God is dreadfully provoked, his anger is as great towards them as to those that are actually suffering the executions of the fierceness of his wrath in hell; and they have done nothing in the least to appease or abate that anger.In this excerpt, “natural” is used to describe people who

A
are not tempted by wealth or power.
B
have not been touched by the spirit of God.
C
live on farms or in the wilderness outside of cities.
D
practice conservation and avoid destroying the beauty of nature.

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