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

2. Which of the following words does the author define in this section?
(a) Dinkled.
(b) Societal.
(c) Commensality.
(d) Bonhomie.

3. What famous Jew king lived in Bethlehem?
(a) James.
(b) David.
(c) Luke.
(d) Herod.

4. What does divi filius translate as?
(a) Son of a divine one.
(b) Devil Foetus.
(c) Child of the Angels.
(d) Beast of Burden.

5. What is the title of Part Three?
(a) In the Beginning Is the Body.
(b) A Kingdom of Nuisances and Nobodies.
(c) The Kingdom of God Is Near.
(d) Religious Orientation.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Complete the following title: "The Apocalyptic..."

3. Complete the following title: "From Fasting to..."

4. What type of society was Roman society?

5. Why did Herod have a grudge against John the Baptist?

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