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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 did John the Baptist call the Lamb of God?
(a) Mark.
(b) Jordan.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Luke.

2. Where was John before he appeared publicly to Israel?
(a) The wilderness.
(b) Britain.
(c) Prison.
(d) Rome.

3. What is the name of the Jerusalem man the author calls righteous and devout?
(a) Simeon.
(b) Abraham.
(c) Samuel.
(d) David.

4. Which of Jesus' disciples talks about his baptism?
(a) Jacob.
(b) Mark.
(c) Luke.
(d) Simon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Simeon say Jesus is destined for?

2. Who was assassinated on 44 B.C.E?

3. Who did Josephus defend to Nero in 64 C.E.?

4. What is the title of the first chapter?

5. What sea does the author describe as cruel and beautiful?

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