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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The ____________ between the Gnostic and the orthodox is echoed in the centuries to come, according to historical findings.
(a) Conflict.
(b) Misunderstandings.
(c) Dichotomy.
(d) Interaction.

2. Pagels is quick to point out that this book is not an argument for _______________, but a call to learning more.
(a) Gnosticism.
(b) A right answer.
(c) Religion.
(d) Orthodoxy.

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

4. The meaning of the actual _____________ has created great controversy among scholars and in the world.
(a) Crucifixion.
(b) Cross.
(c) Beatings.
(d) Resurrection.

5. One argument against the orthodox is that Christians refuse to truly seek God who can only be found in the fulfillment of the _________.
(a) Gnosis.
(b) Commandments.
(c) Bible.
(d) Pulpit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Justin was a philosopher who wrote to the Emperor protesting the treatment of a __________________.

2. After the death of Jesus, a ______________ soldier was the one who started the riot in the Temple, causing many deaths in the process.

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

4. Both the Gnostics and the orthodox, according to Blake, see Jesus as a false __________ in the history of man.

5. What is another thing the many criteria did for the orthodox church? It consolidated ______________.

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