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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1896, the amazing manuscript called the Gospel of _________ was found by a German Egyptologist.
(a) James.
(b) Roy.
(c) Mary.
(d) Jesus.

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

3. What happened to some of the papyri when it was taken home by Muhammed, though he did not understand their value?
(a) Used as kindling.
(b) Stolen.
(c) Given as gifts.
(d) Lost.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Paul says that "flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of __________" in one of his statements about the resurrection.

2. In the Hypostasis of the Archons, ________ is elevated to being the spiritual mother of Adam, even though other stories contradict this.

3. However, in two other gospels, it is _____________ who sees Jesus after he has risen from the dead.

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

5. Tertullian claimed that Valentinus' theology was driven by __________, according to the research that Pagels did.

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