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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Paul's statements in his letters seem to indicate that there is a ______________ which he will go to.
(a) Middle world.
(b) New church.
(c) Third heaven.
(d) New leader.

2. How many leather bound papyri were in the jar when Muhammed finally broke it open with his knife?
(a) 12.
(b) 3.
(c) 13.
(d) 11.

3. The Romans believed in divine authority for __________, which eventually led to Inanaeus' death sentence for treason.
(a) Their men.
(b) Their teachers.
(c) Their gods.
(d) Their priests.

4. There are some descriptions of the resurrection that could raise some questions about the _____________ of the event.
(a) Physicality.
(b) Timeline.
(c) Truth.
(d) Movement.

5. Clement of Alexandria talks of a __________ gnosis which was promoted by the Valentianians.
(a) Dualistic.
(b) Trinity.
(c) Monadic.
(d) Polytheistic.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Gnostic teachers tell the story of the ___________ differently from their orthodox brethren, according to Pagels.

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. What did Muhammad and his brothers embark on in order to avenge the death of their father?

4. The Gospel of the Egyptians from the Gnostic texts highlights the Great, Invisible ___________ in its lines.

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

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