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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7, How Many Years Was Easter Sunday?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author state was different about Jesus and his beliefs about the Kingdom of God?
(a) He believed them.
(b) He did not believe them.
(c) He acted upon them.
(d) He could convince powerful people of the validity of his claims.

2. Who ordered John the Baptist's death?
(a) Antipas.
(b) Augustus.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Nero.

3. What does the author say defined the actions and intentions of anyone who helped write the New Testament?
(a) Faith.
(b) Mythology.
(c) Mental instability.
(d) Roman law.

4. Complete the following sentence: "for the faith that was there before, despite, or even because of..."
(a) Judas' betrayal.
(b) Peter's promotion.
(c) Jesus' death.
(d) Mark's mistake.

5. What does the author say the New Testament was trying to echo?
(a) Old Testament prophecies.
(b) Greek philosophy.
(c) Roman law.
(d) Greek plays.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country did Jesus flee for?

2. Which of the disciples is the only one to mention Jesus being a carpenter?

3. Who ruled Judea from 37 to 4 B.C.E?

4. What subject does the author say history is more complex than?

5. Complete the following title: "The Dogs Beneath the... "

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