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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Testimony of Truth, the text talks of a benign ____________ and a guileful Jehovah.
(a) Serpent.
(b) Adam.
(c) Women.
(d) Tree.

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

3. The ___________, often called the Watchword of the Jewish faith, proclaims, "Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One."
(a) L'chaim.
(b) Schma.
(c) Shiel.
(d) Spiel.

4. It is the mixing of the _________________ with normal humanity that engenders the interpretation of the birth of Jesus.
(a) Truth.
(b) Sinful.
(c) Divine.
(d) Longing.

5. As a result of Marcion's thoughts about the Bible, Iranaeus accused Marcion of _____________.
(a) Polygamy.
(b) Polytheism.
(c) Dualism.
(d) Treason.

Short Answer Questions

1. There is some speculation that there are actually two ____________ involved in the story of Mary and Jesus.

2. Gnosticism, based on direction, immediate _________, in visions and on dreams, challenged the orthodox believers.

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

4. Some say that the Christian creed was written to specifically exclude ___________ and his followers who were not following the creed.

5. __________ was far more recognized and abundant than previously thought, especially in the years following Jesus' death.

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