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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of teacher was Raghib, the man who told Muhammed that the scrolls might be worth some money?
(a) English.
(b) Science.
(c) History.
(d) Math.

2. The resurrection was useful ____________, which is why it became such an important part of religious dogma.
(a) Politically.
(b) Spiritually.
(c) Financially.
(d) Biblically.

3. What did the brothers devour as a part of their avenging of the death of their father by a murderer?
(a) The killer's heart.
(b) The royal pig.
(c) A cow.
(d) Their own blood.

4. Marion concluded that there were ___________ because of the brutal God in the Old Testament and the compassionate God in the New Testament.
(a) False texts.
(b) Lies in the Bible.
(c) Two Bibles.
(d) Two Gods.

5. The Gnostic texts call God _________ for punishing Adam and Eve for obtaining spiritual wisdom from a serpent.
(a) Merciful.
(b) Joyous.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Right.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Paul's statements in his letters seem to indicate that there is a ______________ which he will go to.

3. A letter to the Bishop of Rome stated the difference between ________ and priesthood, defining the reality of the Roman church.

4. Clement of Alexandria talks of a __________ gnosis which was promoted by the Valentianians.

5. What did Muhammed believe might be in the jar that he and his brothers found?

(see the answer key)

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