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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, The Jordan is Not Just Water.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Josephus in charge of in the First Roman-Jewish war?
(a) The revolt in Galilee.
(b) The blacksmiths.
(c) The revolt in Bethlehem.
(d) The zealots.

2. How does Mark say the spirit descended from the sky?
(a) Like a heron.
(b) Like a gull.
(c) Like a swan.
(d) Like a dove.

3. What house does the angel say Jesus will reign over forever?
(a) David's.
(b) Abraham's.
(c) Moses's.
(d) Jacob's.

4. What type of society was Roman society?
(a) Socialist.
(b) Singular.
(c) Agrarian.
(d) Democratic.

5. Why does the author think the Christians are uneasy with the idea that John baptized Jesus?
(a) It makes John sound like a prophet.
(b) It goes against the claim that Jesus was afraid of water.
(c) It makes Jesus seem human.
(d) It makes Jesus sound sinful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Simeon say Jesus is destined for?

2. Who does Celus claim was Jesus' legitimate father?

3. What does Virgil say clothes the lambs as the graze?

4. In which city was Josephus born?

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

(see the answer key)

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