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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The ___________, often called the Watchword of the Jewish faith, proclaims, "Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One."
(a) Shiel.
(b) Spiel.
(c) Schma.
(d) L'chaim.

2. Tertullian noted the way that _______ were so eagerly accepted in all facets of church society with great horror.
(a) Boys.
(b) Women.
(c) Children.
(d) Men.

3. The Gnostic texts call God _________ for punishing Adam and Eve for obtaining spiritual wisdom from a serpent.
(a) Jealous.
(b) Right.
(c) Joyous.
(d) Merciful.

4. According to some of the Gnostic gospels, the Creator does not precede mankind at all - there is an immortal __________ that precedes him.
(a) Demon.
(b) Womb.
(c) Mother.
(d) Humanity.

5. ___________ was the issue of the day for the orthodox church, according to Pagels' findings in this chapter.
(a) Writing.
(b) Truth.
(c) Doctrine.
(d) Authority.

Short Answer Questions

1. The finding of the earthenware jar became known as the Naj or the Nag ________________ find.

2. The author believes that the resurrection is what sets Christianity apart from other faiths as it deals with __________, not with rebirth.

3. Bishop Irenaeus wrote the book "The Destruction and Overthrow of Falsely So-Called _____________."

4. Paul's statements in his letters seem to indicate that there is a ______________ which he will go to.

5. The Catholic Church bases its authority on the shoes of the ___________, according to the text in this chapter.

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