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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who succeeded Russell as leader when Russell died?
(a) Judge J.F. Rutherford
(b) Russel's wife
(c) Russel's son
(d) Reverend J.J. Ross

2. Which two countries and particularly known for their misnomers?
(a) Russia and China
(b) Germany and China
(c) Germany and Japan
(d) Germany and Italy

3. Satori is defined as ___________________________.
(a) a form of reincarnation
(b) a study of meditation
(c) a state of prayer
(d) understanding of reality

4. The Mormon Church is directed by _______________________________.
(a) Brigham Young
(b) the Top Apostles
(c) The General Authorities
(d) Joseph Smith

5. What is the most important characteristic of cults?
(a) Closed mindedness
(b) Acceptance of Christian doctrine
(c) Open mindedness
(d) Cognitive evaluation of facts

Short Answer Questions

1. The popularity of Spiritism is based on ___________________________-.

2. Hubbard published his religious views and views on therapy in _________________________________.

3. According to Jehovah's Witnesses, hell, the place of fiery torment ___________________________.

4. Theosophy recognizes ______________________________.

5. The Watchtower uses term switching in regards to ________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How has the new vocabulary affected cults?

2. What are the three levels of a belief system?

3. What is the appeal of Spiritism?

4. Do Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the return of Christ has occurred?

5. When do people become interested in Spiritism?

6. Explain how the cult takes concepts from the Bible out of context?

7. Who are considered to be the chief prophets of the Mormons?

8. What was common to the writings of Mary Baker Eddy?

9. Why should Christians focus on definitions in any dialogue with cultists?

10. What is the appeal of the Unitarian Universalist Church?

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