View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who did people think a child had to have been acknowledged by to be someone?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) Herod.
(d) Caesar.

3. What was the name of the tribe Anna was from?
(a) Asher.
(b) Hombo.
(c) Roulette.
(d) Cashed.

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

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

6. What subject does the author say history is more complex than?
(a) Geography.
(b) Language.
(c) Physics.
(d) Mathematics.

7. How does Matthew say Joseph responded to hearing that his wife was pregnant?
(a) He broke down in tears.
(b) He told her he wanted a divorce.
(c) He asked for God's help.
(d) He left for Egypt.

8. Complete the following title: "From Fasting to..."
(a) Feasting.
(b) Fun.
(c) Baptism.
(d) Love in.

9. Why does the author think the Christians are uneasy with the idea that John baptized Jesus?
(a) It makes Jesus seem human.
(b) It makes Jesus sound sinful.
(c) It goes against the claim that Jesus was afraid of water.
(d) It makes John sound like a prophet.

10. What do Matthew and Luke both agree on in their testaments?
(a) Jesus walking upon water.
(b) Jesus rising from the dead.
(c) The virginial conception of Jesus.
(d) Jesus escaped to Egypt.

11. What did Simeon say Jesus is destined for?
(a) The falling and rising of many in Israel.
(b) The coming of a world peace.
(c) A beautiful love.
(d) The death of heathens.

12. Who does the author claim inspired Jesus' teachings?
(a) Luke.
(b) The Virgin Mary.
(c) John the Baptist.
(d) God.

13. What does Res Gestae Divi Augusti translate as?
(a) Achievements of the Divine Augustus.
(b) The Reign of the Divine Augustus.
(c) Petty Arguments at Dwan.
(d) Summer Days in Augustus.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who helped Moses lead the Israelites out of the desert?

3. In which city was Josephus born?

4. What was Athronges' occupation?

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 400 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample