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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What must a historian weigh?
(a) Facts, news stories, and rumors.
(b) Oral traditions.
(c) Only the facts.
(d) The way his work will be received by the public.

2. Who is the author of this book?
(a) E.P. Sanders.
(b) Samuel Josephus.
(c) Michael Parker.
(d) Bishop Linda Lee.

3. What problem with the Gospels makes it hard to determine the date of Jesus' birth?
(a) They don't talk about Jesus' birth.
(b) They are difficult to read.
(c) They are often in conflict with each other.
(d) They have been revised to hide the date.

4. Which of the Gospels was focuses on Jesus' miracles?
(a) Luke.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Mark.
(d) John.

5. How were miracle workers probably treated in ancient times?
(a) They were celebrated.
(b) They were ridiculed.
(c) They were feared.
(d) They were arrested.

Short Answer Questions

1. Around what year did Jesus travel to Jerusalem and initiate a conflict?

2. According to historical documents, when did the crucifixion take place?

3. In reference to miracles, what were people in the ancient world more inclined to do?

4. What years was the revolt that broke out in Palestine, which may have destroyed any records about Jesus?

5. What season does the author indicate he believes Jesus was born during?

(see the answer key)

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