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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Mary Magdalene & Claudia - Pilate's Wife.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which Roman ruler sent out a decree that a census of the Roman world would be taken?
(a) Pontius Pilate.
(b) Marc Antony.
(c) Julius Caesar.
(d) Caesar Augustus.

2. How do some scholars explain the siblings of Jesus mentioned in the gospel of Mark?
(a) As Joseph's children from a wife he had before Mary.
(b) As orphaned children Joseph and Mary adopted.
(c) As Jesus' spiritual rather than physical siblings.
(d) As nephews and nieces Joseph raised as his own children.

3. Which of the following is not a name given to Mary, the mother of Jesus?
(a) Mother of Mercy.
(b) Mother Most Blessed.
(c) Queen of Heaven.
(d) Mother of Mankind.

4. In what country was Jochebed born?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Jordan.
(c) Syria.
(d) Canaan.

5. What day has been named as the feast day for Pilate's wife by the church that has made her a saint?
(a) October 27.
(b) December 15.
(c) April 9.
(d) August 18.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Pontius Pilate's job during the time of Christ?

2. From how many demons did Jesus heal Mary Magdalene?

3. What name has traditionally been given to Pilate's wife?

4. How many sons did Tamar have?

5. What have some biblical commentators speculated that Mary Magdalene's devils were instead of demons?

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