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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To Iranaeus, the monotheism of the Valentianians was a kind of ________, a hoax that would allow them to participate in the orthodox church.
(a) Horror.
(b) Sin.
(c) Veil.
(d) Hammer.

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

3. ___________ was the issue of the day for the orthodox church, according to Pagels' findings in this chapter.
(a) Writing.
(b) Truth.
(c) Authority.
(d) Doctrine.

4. What happened to some of the papyri when it was taken home by Muhammed, though he did not understand their value?
(a) Lost.
(b) Used as kindling.
(c) Stolen.
(d) Given as gifts.

5. However, in two other gospels, it is _____________ who sees Jesus after he has risen from the dead.
(a) Matthew.
(b) Mary.
(c) Peter.
(d) John.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jesus eat before the eyes of his disciples after he has risen from the death, according to some accounts?

2. In 1896, the amazing manuscript called the Gospel of _________ was found by a German Egyptologist.

3. Another Gnostic text, the Gospel of ____________, highlighted a relationship between Mary Magdalene and Jesus.

4. Pagels recounts how in the story of _________ that Jesus tells his disciples to reach out and touch him to show he is flesh and bones.

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

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