The Puritan Age: Ben Franklin and Jonathan Edwards

As a preacher, Edwards uses his sermon to

• raise money for his church.

• frighten his congregation into seizing the opportunity of salvation.

• persuade his congregation to attend church regularly.

• rouse his congregation to revolt against England.

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What is the central message of "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God?"

• There is no hope for salvation.

• The only hope for salvation is in good deeds.

• The only hope for salvation is through Christ.

• Sinners can save their souls through constant prayer.

Edwards' vivid descriptions of hell are meant to

• frighten his audience.

• amuse his audience.

• fascinate his audience.

• make his audience feel superior.

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Which of the following best describes the Puritans?

• Ministers of large churches

• Modern people who believe all people should be pure.

• European settlers with strong religious convictions

• All of the above.

Which of the following does NOT apply to Benjamin Franklin?

• One of the founding fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence

• A scientist and inventor

• A philanthropist who contributed to helping people and society

• The author of "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"

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What contrasting images does Edwards use to describe God's wrath?

• heat and cold

• sunlight and rain

• darkness and light

• fire and water

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Edwards uses the imagery of the hand holding each of us above hell to stress which of the following?

• our powerlessness in comparison to God

• our lack of importance in God's plan

• the approximate distance from earth to hell

• God's human-like qualities

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What is the greatest negative impact of the arrival of the European settlers on the Native Americans?

• They stole their land

• They exposed them to deadly diseases such as small pox

• They declared war and killed many of their tribes

• The Native Americans lost their original language

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Toward the end of "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," Edwards' tone shifts from

• sorrowful to joyous.

• joyous to resentful.

• frightening to hopeful.

• sympathetic to bitter.

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What does the prefix "omni" mean?

• All

• Many

• Eight

• The opposite of

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