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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Justin was a philosopher who wrote to the Emperor protesting the treatment of a __________________.
(a) Christian man.
(b) Christian woman.
(c) Disciple of Jesus.
(d) Whore.

2. Peter distinguishes between the fleshly, suffering Christ and the living Christ, casting even more of a shadow on the idea of the ________________.
(a) Torture.
(b) Events at Gesethemene.
(c) Resurrection.
(d) Crucifixion.

3. What is NOT one of the things which made Christianity an easy reach for the masses of people?
(a) Baptism.
(b) Holy water.
(c) Service atttendance.
(d) Obedience to the clergy.

4. The Gnostics did not stress the idea of obedience to authority, but rather ___________ with those united in communion.
(a) Hierarchy.
(b) Government.
(c) Partnership.
(d) Fellowship.

5. What was not a part of the daily lives of Christians according to Pagels' conclusions?
(a) Marriages.
(b) Baptisms.
(c) Sacrifices.
(d) Funerals.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Marcus the ______ received his visions in feminine form and in his Gnostic masses represented her blood as wine.

4. The ___________, often called the Watchword of the Jewish faith, proclaims, "Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One."

5. What Dostoevsky novel talks about Jesus being rejected by his own church within the story written?

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