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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A Valentinian Exposition speaks of God as a ____________, and no one was before him, according to the text of this chapter.
(a) Demon.
(b) Monad.
(c) Serpent.
(d) Angel.

2. The Gnostics considered themselves to be ____________, not believers and were despised by orthodox theologians.
(a) Experiencers.
(b) Mystics.
(c) Diviners.
(d) Seekers.

3. Gnosticism, based on direction, immediate _________, in visions and on dreams, challenged the orthodox believers.
(a) Lights.
(b) Prayers.
(c) Writing.
(d) Cognition.

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) Mother.
(c) Womb.
(d) Humanity.

5. After the death of Judas, the only real candidate for succession was ____________ who had also walked with Christ.
(a) Jeremiah.
(b) John.
(c) Mathias.
(d) Matthew.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Muhammad and his brothers embark on in order to avenge the death of their father?

2. The orthodox church became increasingly suspicious of anyone who claimed the secret ___________.

3. Tertullian was against the heretics that embraced the followings of Jesus, but who also denied the idea of _______________.

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

5. What did Muhammed believe might be in the jar that he and his brothers found?

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