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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The finding of the earthenware jar became known as the Naj or the Nag ________________ find.
(a) Hamad.
(b) Muhammed.
(c) Hammadi.
(d) Ali.

2. The _________ today, according to the Catholic Church, is the only legitimate heir to the humble vestments of Peter.
(a) Pope.
(b) Cathedrals.
(c) Saints.
(d) Cardinals.

3. What were Muhammed 'Ali and his brothers digging for?
(a) Sabe.
(b) Sabekh.
(c) Selluh.
(d) Selluk.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After the death of Judas, the only real candidate for succession was ____________ who had also walked with Christ.

2. To whom did Muhammed give some of the papyri since he felt that he needed to get rid of them before the police found them?

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

4. The Gnostics called the orthodox view the faith of ___________, according to the text presented in the chapter.

5. Who did Professor Giles Quispel persuade to try to buy the codices in order to study them further?

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