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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Gnostic teachers tell the story of the ___________ differently from their orthodox brethren, according to Pagels.
(a) Temple.
(b) Crucifixion.
(c) Garden of Eden.
(d) Resurrection.

2. The Gnostics considered themselves to be ____________, not believers and were despised by orthodox theologians.
(a) Mystics.
(b) Experiencers.
(c) Seekers.
(d) Diviners.

3. The redefinition of who sees Jesus first is a tradition which first indicated that the direction of the _________ more than the importance of the doctrine.
(a) Followers.
(b) Church.
(c) Pope.
(d) Guru.

4. Tertullian claimed that Valentinus' theology was driven by __________, according to the research that Pagels did.
(a) Commitment.
(b) Faith.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Jealousy.

5. How many leather bound papyri were in the jar when Muhammed finally broke it open with his knife?
(a) 13.
(b) 11.
(c) 3.
(d) 12.

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

7. Bishop Irenaeus wrote the book "The Destruction and Overthrow of Falsely So-Called _____________."
(a) God.
(b) Faith.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Jesus.

8. Two separate versions of Paul's experience in Damascus have spectators hearing the voice, but only one account includes the _________.
(a) Cross.
(b) Light.
(c) Storm.
(d) Burning bush.

9. The finding of the earthenware jar became known as the Naj or the Nag ________________ find.
(a) Hammadi.
(b) Hamad.
(c) Ali.
(d) Muhammed.

10. What does Jesus eat before the eyes of his disciples after he has risen from the death, according to some accounts?
(a) A loaf of bread.
(b) Broiled fish.
(c) Goat meat.
(d) Rice.

11. However, in two other gospels, it is _____________ who sees Jesus after he has risen from the dead.
(a) Mary.
(b) Peter.
(c) Matthew.
(d) John.

12. What kind of teacher was Raghib, the man who told Muhammed that the scrolls might be worth some money?
(a) Math.
(b) English.
(c) History.
(d) Science.

13. The ___________, often called the Watchword of the Jewish faith, proclaims, "Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One."
(a) Spiel.
(b) Schma.
(c) Shiel.
(d) L'chaim.

14. In the Testimony of Truth, the text talks of a benign ____________ and a guileful Jehovah.
(a) Women.
(b) Adam.
(c) Serpent.
(d) Tree.

15. The _________ today, according to the Catholic Church, is the only legitimate heir to the humble vestments of Peter.
(a) Pope.
(b) Cathedrals.
(c) Saints.
(d) Cardinals.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to some of the Gnostic gospels, the Creator does not precede mankind at all - there is an immortal __________ that precedes him.

2. Marcus offered the cup of wine and says into which ___________ may flow during the masses he gave.

3. In Christianity, Judaism and in Islam, God is the king, lord, master, judge, and ____________.

4. What were Muhammed 'Ali and his brothers digging for?

5. Some Gnostic authors see Sophia as the ___________ benevolently having provided the gift of self-awareness to Adam and to Eve.

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