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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 does Celus claim was Jesus' legitimate father?
(a) An African slave.
(b) A Roman politician.
(c) A Roman soldier.
(d) John the Baptist.

2. Who was prefect of Judea at the time of Jesus' death?
(a) David.
(b) Pilate.
(c) Judas.
(d) Herod.

3. Which Jesus does the author say he is trying to locate?
(a) The gospel Jesus.
(b) The child Jesus.
(c) The historical Jesus.
(d) The fictional Jesus.

4. What words does the author use to describe John the Baptist's style of preaching?
(a) Apocalyptic.
(b) Soulful.
(c) Deathly.
(d) Desperate.

5. In which river did John baptize Jesus?
(a) The Suez.
(b) The Thames.
(c) The Nile.
(d) The Jordan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Complete the following sentence "Do not be afraid Mary, for you..."

3. What type of society was Roman society?

4. Who ruled during basileia?

5. Where was John before he appeared publicly to Israel?

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