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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Why He Came: Chapter 6, The Beatitudes: Lucky are the Unlucky.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What television figure does Yancy compare his early understanding of Jesus to?
(a) Dr. Who.
(b) Captain Kangaroo.
(c) Mr. Rogers.
(d) James Bond.

2. When are the Gospels written?
(a) We have no idea.
(b) Jesus wrote them during his lifetime.
(c) After the death of Jesus.
(d) Before Jesus was born.

3. What does the word "gospel" mean?
(a) Good News.
(b) Good Riddance.
(c) Book of rules.
(d) God's spell.

4. According to Yancey, what is the primary emotion in most religions when one approaches God?
(a) Curiosity.
(b) Fear.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Anger.

5. Who is in power in Palestine when Jesus is born?
(a) Antiochus.
(b) The council of Hosea.
(c) Herod the Great.
(d) Galilee the Wise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does H. G. Wells say Jesus is important?

2. Who marries the granddaughter of Augustus Caesar?

3. What typifies the Sadducees?

4. How many times is the Augustus Caesar mentioned in the Bible?

5. What does Walter Wink say about Jesus in Chapter 1?

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