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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, A Kingdom of Nuisances and Nobodies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Complete the following sentence from Virgil's poem the Aenei: "Roman, remember by your strength to..."
(a) Laugh.
(b) Rule.
(c) Succeed.
(d) Love.

2. Which of the following did Jesus not see as an oppressing force?
(a) Family structure.
(b) Status.
(c) Economic structure.
(d) Love and marriage.

3. What sea does the author describe as cruel and beautiful?
(a) The Indian Sea.
(b) The Mediterranean.
(c) The North Sea.
(d) The Dead Sea.

4. Who does Celus claim was Jesus' legitimate father?
(a) A Roman soldier.
(b) An African slave.
(c) John the Baptist.
(d) A Roman politician.

5. In which city was Josephus born?
(a) Jerusalem.
(b) Tel Aviv.
(c) New York.
(d) Cairo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was assassinated on 44 B.C.E?

2. In which country was the gospel of Thomas found?

3. How did people view mustard during the time of Jesus?

4. Why does the author think the Christians are uneasy with the idea that John baptized Jesus?

5. What do Matthew and Luke both agree on in their testaments?

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