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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In 1896, the amazing manuscript called the Gospel of _________ was found by a German Egyptologist.
(a) James.
(b) Roy.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Mary.

4. Pagels talks about three different interpretations of the Divine - as the _______, as the Holy Spirit, and as Wisdom.
(a) Belief.
(b) Grace.
(c) Silence.
(d) Truth.

5. Valentinus described the Mother as the Grace, the Silence, the _________ and the Mother of All.
(a) Chalice.
(b) Dress.
(c) Air.
(d) Womb.

Short Answer Questions

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

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. Pagels points out that the ___________ may be the key building block of orthodox Christianity.

4. How many leather bound papyri were in the jar when Muhammed finally broke it open with his knife?

5. In the Gospel of Thomas, Peter tells Mary to leave them because _________ are not worthy of life, but Jesus responds.

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