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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. Which of the following did Jesus see as something that oppressed people?
(a) Family.
(b) Love.
(c) Medicine
(d) Food.

2. In which country was the gospel of Thomas found?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Israel.
(c) England.
(d) France.

3. How did people view mustard during the time of Jesus?
(a) Dangerous and invasive.
(b) Beautiful and plentiful.
(c) A life saver.
(d) Hot and tasty.

4. Complete the following title: "The Apocalyptic..."
(a) Tigers.
(b) Lions.
(c) Drummer.
(d) Guitarist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do scholars know that Jesus was not middle-class?

2. Which two disciples were the only ones to give an account of Jesus's birth and early years?

3. Who does Matthew say Jesus escaped from as a child?

4. Who did Jesus imply is responsible for the suffering of the destitute?

5. Complete the following sentence from Virgil's poem the Aenei: "Roman, remember by your strength to..."

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