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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ultimately, what happened to Justin who writes the letters which attempt to protect those in the Christian faith?
(a) He is made a cardinal.
(b) He is exiled from the country.
(c) He is made pope.
(d) He is put to death.

2. In what gospel does Jesus respond to Thomas' passionate request to learn how to get to the next level?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Mary.
(c) Jesus.
(d) John.

3. __________ was far more recognized and abundant than previously thought, especially in the years following Jesus' death.
(a) Islam.
(b) Gnosticism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Judaism.

4. The language in many texts respects the idea of the female, though not in pagan terms, rather in presenting God as a Mother/Father ______.
(a) Dyad.
(b) Group.
(c) Figure.
(d) Family.

5. Justin speaks of a woman who was converted to Christianity by her teacher, ______________, and then she was a better person.
(a) Peter.
(b) Phillip.
(c) Ptolemy.
(d) Jesus.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Gnostics did not stress the idea of obedience to authority, but rather ___________ with those united in communion.

2. A group of _____________was given a month to reconsider its fate, but eventually and happily they went to their death, much to the confusion of the judge.

3. Jesus tells Thomas that no one comes to the Father, but by ________ when he is asked about getting to the next level.

4. What is NOT one of the things which made Christianity an easy reach for the masses of people?

5. Tertullian wrote: "...this flesh, suffused with blood, built up with bones, interwoven with nerves.....was born and dies, undoubtedly _________."

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