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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, A Kingdom of Nuisances and Nobodies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author say was pure fiction about Luke's story?
(a) Jesus being born in a manger.
(b) Mary being a virgin.
(c) Jesus having a last supper.
(d) Mary and Jospeh's journey to Nazareth.

2. Which of the disciples is the only one to mention Jesus being a carpenter?
(a) John.
(b) Mark.
(c) Simon.
(d) Luke.

3. What does the Hebrew word Almah mean in English?
(a) An evil spirit.
(b) A newly married virgin.
(c) Child born out of wedlock.
(d) A man of God.

4. What word does the author use to describe Jesus' style of preaching?
(a) Apocalyptic.
(b) Cross-cultural.
(c) Messianic.
(d) Soulful.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author call Jesus' principles of true freedom?

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

3. Who ruled during basileia?

4. What did Jesus believe about individuals?

5. Which of the following words does the author define in this section?

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