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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tertullian claimed that Valentinus' theology was driven by __________, according to the research that Pagels did.
(a) Faith.
(b) Commitment.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Jealousy.

2. The Gospel of the Egyptians from the Gnostic texts highlights the Great, Invisible ___________ in its lines.
(a) Ghost.
(b) Goddess.
(c) Spirit.
(d) Universe.

3. What kind of teacher was Raghib, the man who told Muhammed that the scrolls might be worth some money?
(a) History.
(b) Math.
(c) English.
(d) Science.

4. As a result of Marcion's thoughts about the Bible, Iranaeus accused Marcion of _____________.
(a) Polygamy.
(b) Polytheism.
(c) Dualism.
(d) Treason.

5. A tradition developed that included the idea that __________ was the first to have seen Jesus after he rose from the dead.
(a) Matthew.
(b) Mary.
(c) Peter.
(d) John.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many leather bound papyri were in the jar when Muhammed finally broke it open with his knife?

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

3. The _________ today, according to the Catholic Church, is the only legitimate heir to the humble vestments of Peter.

4. Another Gnostic text, the Gospel of ____________, highlighted a relationship between Mary Magdalene and Jesus.

5. What did Muhammed not want to do when he first found the jar during the dig with his brothers?

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