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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author believes that the resurrection is what sets Christianity apart from other faiths as it deals with __________, not with rebirth.
(a) Life.
(b) Life and death.
(c) Death.
(d) Cycles.

2. The twelve ____________ had the authority to pass on their power to others, according to orthodox theory.
(a) Traitors.
(b) Disciples.
(c) Women.
(d) Mothers.

3. What did Muhammed believe might be in the jar that he and his brothers found?
(a) Jinn.
(b) Sekh.
(c) Reutl.
(d) Demon.

4. In the Hypostasis of the Archons, ________ is elevated to being the spiritual mother of Adam, even though other stories contradict this.
(a) Mary Magdalene.
(b) Mary.
(c) Eve.
(d) Ruth.

5. The ___________ of the original Greek gospels by various scholars enhanced the controversy around them.
(a) Ink.
(b) Dating.
(c) Papyrus.
(d) Quality.

Short Answer Questions

1. ___________ was the issue of the day for the orthodox church, according to Pagels' findings in this chapter.

2. __________ was far more recognized and abundant than previously thought, especially in the years following Jesus' death.

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

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

5. The Gospel of the Egyptians from the Gnostic texts highlights the Great, Invisible ___________ in its lines.

(see the answer key)

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