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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Gnostics did not stress the idea of obedience to authority, but rather ___________ with those united in communion.
(a) Partnership.
(b) Hierarchy.
(c) Fellowship.
(d) Government.

2. Two separate versions of Paul's experience in Damascus have spectators hearing the voice, but only one account includes the _________.
(a) Storm.
(b) Burning bush.
(c) Cross.
(d) Light.

3. Pagels recounts how in the story of _________ that Jesus tells his disciples to reach out and touch him to show he is flesh and bones.
(a) Matthew.
(b) John.
(c) Peter.
(d) Luke.

4. There is some speculation that there are actually two ____________ involved in the story of Mary and Jesus.
(a) Virgins.
(b) Births.
(c) Mothers.
(d) Gods.

5. Which of the three principals in the Holy Trinity is genderless, according to Pagels' observations?
(a) Light.
(b) God.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Holy Spirit.

Short Answer Questions

1. The writings of Peter state that the Gnostics believed the orthodox church was an/a ____________ church which claims exclusive legitimacy.

2. The difference between Plato's doctrine of the soul's ______________ and the resurrection was that resurrection was real flesh reborn.

3. Ignatius placed the presence of the ____________ as the legitimizing force in administering the sacrament and in holding meetings.

4. John, emotionally distraught over the crucifixion, announces the Trinity as the Father, Mother and __________.

5. Gnostic teachers debated whether or not the Dyad was an actual unified __________, with a male/female structure.

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