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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. A letter to the Bishop of Rome stated the difference between ________ and priesthood, defining the reality of the Roman church.
(a) Gnosticism.
(b) Satan worship.
(c) Monotheism.
(d) Laity.

4. Paul's statements in his letters seem to indicate that there is a ______________ which he will go to.
(a) New leader.
(b) Middle world.
(c) Third heaven.
(d) New church.

5. Another Gnostic text, the Gospel of ____________, highlighted a relationship between Mary Magdalene and Jesus.
(a) John.
(b) Phillip.
(c) Mary.
(d) Thomas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Valentine did distinguish between the creator, architect of the World, also known as the ______________, and the actual foundational spirit of the universe.

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

3. The Gnostic teachers tell the story of the ___________ differently from their orthodox brethren, according to Pagels.

4. Who is one of the followers who did not recognize Jesus when he reappeared after the resurrection?

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

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