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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Complete the following title: "A Corpse for the... "
(a) The Faithless.
(b) The Romans.
(c) Wild Beasts.
(d) The Pretty Boys.

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

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

4. Which of the following does the author not mention as one of the constraints Jesus lived under?
(a) Economic.
(b) Faith.
(c) Gender.
(d) Marriage.

5. What is the name of the man Jesus was said to have brought to life?
(a) David.
(b) Judas.
(c) Simon.
(d) Lazarus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What feast does the author talk about in Part Six?

2. Who do most scholars think is the woman of Bethany?

3. What does the author say the New Testament was trying to echo?

4. How does the author describe the Cynics' natures?

5. What is the title of Part Six?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the quote at the beginning of part six comment on?

2. Why does the author quote extensively from the gospel of St. Luke?

3. Why does the author think crucifixion was the ultimate form of punishment?

4. How influential does the author think other philosophies were on Jesus' teachings?

5. How does the author interpret the story of Jesus casting demons into a herd of pigs?

6. Why did Jesus' followers reinterpret history to suit their own purposes?

7. What does the author say about Paul's revelation of Jesus' power and truth?

8. What influence does the author suggest that the Cynics had on Jesus' teachings?

9. What were the reasons Jesus went to Jerusalem?

10. What does the author say was the intention of the resurrection stories?

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