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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Muhammed not want to do when he first found the jar during the dig with his brothers?
(a) Give it away.
(b) Break it.
(c) Sell it.
(d) Touch it.

3. How many leather bound papyri were in the jar when Muhammed finally broke it open with his knife?
(a) 3.
(b) 12.
(c) 13.
(d) 11.

4. What was the color of the earthenware jar that the Arabs in the area found to contain momentous records of early Christianity?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

5. When Jesus appears to Mary, what does he tell her not to do, which causes some to question his appearance?
(a) Cry.
(b) Touch him.
(c) Tell anyone.
(d) Leave.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What were Muhammed 'Ali and his brothers digging for?

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

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

5. While the scrolls were taken to the Coptic museum for safekeeping, _______ of the codices were smuggled out of the country.

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