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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the three principals in the Holy Trinity is genderless, according to Pagels' observations?
(a) Jesus.
(b) God.
(c) Light.
(d) Holy Spirit.

2. It is said that at least the Christians had been called by God, unlike the pagans who could be excused for their ____________.
(a) Ignorance.
(b) Tolerance.
(c) Greed.
(d) Idolatry.

3. Where did one of the most important archaeological events take place in 1945 according to the book?
(a) Middle East.
(b) Lower Egypt.
(c) Upper Egypt.
(d) Sudan.

4. What were Muhammed 'Ali and his brothers digging for?
(a) Sabekh.
(b) Selluh.
(c) Selluk.
(d) Sabe.

5. Tertullian later spoke of joining a spiritual church for spiritual people, not a church for ___________.
(a) Bishops.
(b) The lost.
(c) Pagans.
(d) Non-believers.

Short Answer Questions

1. The resurrection, Pagels speculates, helps to _____________ the authority of those who believed literally in the resurrection.

2. In the Hypostasis of the Archons, ________ is elevated to being the spiritual mother of Adam, even though other stories contradict this.

3. What kind of teacher was Raghib, the man who told Muhammed that the scrolls might be worth some money?

4. What does Jesus eat before the eyes of his disciples after he has risen from the death, according to some accounts?

5. What did Muhammed finally decide was worth breaking open the jar that he and his brothers found?

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