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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. __________ was far more recognized and abundant than previously thought, especially in the years following Jesus' death.
(a) Islam.
(b) Gnosticism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Judaism.

2. What did Muhammed finally decide was worth breaking open the jar that he and his brothers found?
(a) It might be cursed.
(b) It might contain a map.
(c) It might have Christian teachings in it.
(d) It might contain gold.

3. Who did Professor Giles Quispel persuade to try to buy the codices in order to study them further?
(a) His father.
(b) Jung Foundation.
(c) British Museum.
(d) Egyptian Museum.

4. Bishop Irenaeus wrote the book "The Destruction and Overthrow of Falsely So-Called _____________."
(a) God.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Faith.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. A __________ tourist in 1769 bought a Coptic codex near Thebes, which helped to explain more about the time period of the gospels.

2. What did the brothers devour as a part of their avenging of the death of their father by a murderer?

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

4. The resurrection was useful ____________, which is why it became such an important part of religious dogma.

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

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