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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. Who do most scholars think is the woman of Bethany?
(a) The Virgin Mary.
(b) Mary Magdalene.
(c) Sarah Janus.
(d) Petra Pilate.

2. 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.

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

4. What is the title of Part Six?
(a) Presents Sent to Deprave.
(b) Days of Yore.
(c) The Dogs Beneath the Cross.
(d) How Many Years Was Easter Sunday.

5. Which authority figure does the author describe as charming?
(a) Julius Caesar.
(b) John the Baptist.
(c) King Herod.
(d) Pontius Pilate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of Part Four?

2. What miracle does the author talk about in this section?

3. What does the author say Jesus was trying to break down?

4. Why does the author claim Jesus' followers developed stories about what happened to Jesus' body?

5. What title was Jesus' brother bestowed with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the author think Jesus' followers developed stories about what happened to Jesus' body?

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

3. Describe the quotes at the beginning of this section?

4. What does the quote at the beginning of part five comment on?

5. What does the author say is the intention of Jesus' nature miracles?

6. What was Jesus' opinion of Bethany?

7. What does the author say about Pontius Pilate?

8. In what way could Christians have a problem with the author factualizing the crucifixion?

9. What were the reasons Jesus went to Jerusalem?

10. What effect did the patrron/client relationship have on Greco-Roman society?

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