2. What does the author state was different about Jesus and his beliefs about the Kingdom of God?
(a) He acted upon them.
(b) He believed them.
(c) He could convince powerful people of the validity of his claims.
(d) He did not believe them.

3. What are the two traditional spiritual responses to evil in the world?
(a) The miraculous and the revolutionary.
(b) The sane and the insane.
(c) The economic and the illogical.
(d) The hate-filled and the love-filled.

4. What two things do the quotes at the beginning of Part Seven contemplate?
(a) Fun and depression.
(b) Death and life.
(c) Beauty and Charisma.
(d) Love and hate.

5. Complete the following title: "The Dogs Beneath the... "
(a) Cross.
(b) Gates.
(c) Hills.
(d) Altar.

6. Which of Jesus' disciples was known as the Beloved Disciple?
(a) St. John.
(b) St. Luke.
(c) St. David.
(d) St. Peter.

7. What does the author say that miraculous is the primary anchor of?
(a) Religious orientation.
(b) Blind faith.
(c) Human nature.
(d) The Kingdom of God.

8. Complete the following sentence: "for the faith that was there before, despite, or even because of..."
(a) Mark's mistake.
(b) Judas' betrayal.
(c) Peter's promotion.
(d) Jesus' death.

9. Why does the author claim Jesus' followers developed stories about what happened to Jesus' body?
(a) They wanted to scare the Romans.
(b) They knew reality would not inspire people.
(c) The couldn't accept the reality.
(d) They wanted to make out that Jesus would in some way live forever.

10. What does one Biblical story say that Jesus cast out of human beings?
(a) Animal spirits.
(b) Little people.
(c) Devils.
(d) Demons.

11. Why does the author think that crucifixion is the ultimate punishment?
(a) You are faced with going to hell.
(b) It takes longer than other punishments.
(c) It destroys an individual physically and morally.
(d) Sometimes one does not die.

12. What does the author say the early Christian community was not immune to?
(a) Law.
(b) Murder.
(c) Hate crimes.
(d) Politics.

13. Which festival was Barabbas' release meant to honor?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Mass.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Passover.

14. What did the Romans do with bodies on the crosses if they didn't decide to leave them there?
(a) Put them in a shallow grave.
(b) Cut them up and feed them to dogs.
(c) Burn them.
(d) Throw them into the sea.

15. Which member of Jesus' family lived in Jerusalem?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) His sister sarah.
(d) His brother James.