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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author believes that the resurrection is what sets Christianity apart from other faiths as it deals with __________, not with rebirth.
(a) Death.
(b) Life.
(c) Life and death.
(d) Cycles.

2. Where did members of the Egyptian government eventually spot the papyri that Muhammed had given away?
(a) Black market.
(b) Temple.
(c) The library.
(d) Coptic museum.

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

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

5. 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.
(a) Luke.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Peter.
(d) John.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the color of the earthenware jar that the Arabs in the area found to contain momentous records of early Christianity?

2. "I believe in One God, Father Almighty, _________ of Heaven and Earth" is the Christian creed.

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

4. When Jesus appears to Mary, what does he tell her not to do, which causes some to question his appearance?

5. The twelve ____________ had the authority to pass on their power to others, according to orthodox theory.

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