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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. There is some speculation that the use of ________ was used in order to indicate that God was both Male and Female.
(a) They.
(b) I.
(c) All.
(d) We.

2. In Christianity, Judaism and in Islam, God is the king, lord, master, judge, and ____________.
(a) Father.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Ruler.
(d) Pope.

3. Marcus the ______ received his visions in feminine form and in his Gnostic masses represented her blood as wine.
(a) Priest.
(b) Reverend.
(c) Pope.
(d) Magician.

4. It is said that at least the Christians had been called by God, unlike the pagans who could be excused for their ____________.
(a) Ignorance.
(b) Tolerance.
(c) Idolatry.
(d) Greed.

5. Theologians from many Western religions do contend that God is beyond ____________, according to Pagels.
(a) Truth.
(b) Understanding.
(c) Gender.
(d) Light.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the death of Judas, the only real candidate for succession was ____________ who had also walked with Christ.

2. To the Gnostics, the definition of a true Christan was one that had spiritual ___________.

3. The Church of the Gnostics was confined to the __________, the experiencers of God generally speaking.

4. What does Jesus eat before the eyes of his disciples after he has risen from the death, according to some accounts?

5. Valentinus described God as the Father, the Ineffable, the Depth, and the Primal ______________.

(see the answer key)

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