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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The twelve ____________ had the authority to pass on their power to others, according to orthodox theory.
(a) Mothers.
(b) Women.
(c) Disciples.
(d) Traitors.

2. Once committed to the Mother and Father of the world, the candidate undertook the secret sacrament of apolytrosis, or _________.
(a) Dreaming.
(b) Truth.
(c) Blessing.
(d) Release.

3. What did Muhammed not want to do when he first found the jar during the dig with his brothers?
(a) Sell it.
(b) Touch it.
(c) Break it.
(d) Give it away.

4. Phillip in his gospel laughs at the _________________ as a test of spiritual sufficiency, as people receive nothing from this.
(a) Communion.
(b) Reconciliation.
(c) Baptism by water.
(d) Eucharist.

5. When Jesus appears to Mary, what does he tell her not to do, which causes some to question his appearance?
(a) Leave.
(b) Tell anyone.
(c) Touch him.
(d) Cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In a newly discovered Nag Hammadi text, it says, "I am __________. I am both Mother and Father since I copulate with myself. I am the Womb, the All."

2. The Church of the Gnostics was confined to the __________, the experiencers of God generally speaking.

3. A Gnostic author speaks of a baptism of _________ rather than a baptism of water.

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

5. Polycarb refused the __________________ and was burned alive because of his Christian beliefs.

(see the answer key)

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