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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bishop Irenaeus wrote the book "The Destruction and Overthrow of Falsely So-Called _____________."
(a) God.
(b) Faith.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Knowledge.

2. What did Muhammad and his brothers embark on in order to avenge the death of their father?
(a) Quest.
(b) Blood feud.
(c) Funeral procession.
(d) Ritual.

3. One God, One _________ became the doctrine of the church, according to the text in this chapter.
(a) Pope.
(b) Bishop.
(c) Bible.
(d) Book.

4. 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.

5. When Jesus appears to Mary, what does he tell her not to do, which causes some to question his appearance?
(a) Touch him.
(b) Leave.
(c) Cry.
(d) Tell anyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Romans believed in divine authority for __________, which eventually led to Inanaeus' death sentence for treason.

2. Some say that the Christian creed was written to specifically exclude ___________ and his followers who were not following the creed.

3. The resurrection, Pagels speculates, helps to _____________ the authority of those who believed literally in the resurrection.

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

5. The twelve ____________ had the authority to pass on their power to others, according to orthodox theory.

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