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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who first recorded that Peter's firsthand accounts were accurate?
(a) Mark.
(b) Peter himself.
(c) Paul.
(d) Papyrus.

2. Which centuries decided almost unanimously which books to include in the New Testament?
(a) The first one.
(b) The first ten.
(c) The first two.
(d) The first five.

3. How does the eyewitness discussed in Chapter 1, Part 1 save his own life?
(a) By handing over his wallet.
(b) By lying in court.
(c) By talking his way out of a bad situation.
(d) By pretending to be dead.

4. What was the most important aspect of the documents Strobel discovered?
(a) They boosted his career.
(b) They were given to him by an insider snitch.
(c) They were authentic.
(d) They were created just for him.

5. Why does Metzger say discrepancies in the New Testament are inconsequential?
(a) Some of their phrases do not exist in today's culture.
(b) They don't affect doctrine.
(c) They are minor.
(d) The language has changed since then.

6. How far back do some manuscript fragments date the book of John?
(a) 33 AD.
(b) 3 AD.
(c) 125 AD.
(d) 90 BC.

7. To which branch of the military did Jeffry McDonald belong?
(a) Army.
(b) National Guard.
(c) Marines.
(d) Air Force.

8. What, according to Blomberg, is proof that there is no error in the gospels?
(a) Because, historically, if an error were made when reciting history, someone would correct the mistake and preserve the truth.
(b) Because he has faith that it is correct.
(c) Because the Bible has not been changed in thousands of years.
(d) There is no proof.

9. Who are the writers of the gospels?
(a) Matthew and Paul.
(b) Luke and Peter.
(c) Unknown.
(d) Paul and Saul.

10. According to Yamauchi, what put expansion of Christianity on hold temporarily?
(a) Jesus' death.
(b) Jesus left Jerusalem.
(c) Jesus' resurrection.
(d) Jesus' miracles.

11. What advantage does Metzger cite for the New Testament?
(a) It is newer than the old one is.
(b) An unprecidented number of copies.
(c) It actually dates to the right time period.
(d) It has been translated only twice.

12. What was the purpose of the gospel writers?
(a) To try to capture for history what actually happened.
(b) To gain favor with Jesus.
(c) To fulfill a promise to God.
(d) To interpret the Old Testament.

13. Of the disciples, how many of the remaining 11 willingly met torturous deaths rather than recant their beliefs?
(a) 10.
(b) 11.
(c) 9.
(d) 7.

14. Why was Jeffry McDonald certain a jury would not convict him?
(a) Most of them had been his patients.
(b) He had a trial before a judge, not a jury.
(c) He had an alibi.
(d) He paid them bribes.

15. Which science does not dispute the gospels but instead confirms their reliability?
(a) Psychology.
(b) Biology.
(c) Archeology.
(d) Forensics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which biblical writer corroborates the life of Jesus?

2. What is the second test the author applies to decide whether it is the gospel writers' intention to preserve history accurately?

3. When was Jesus clear about his identity?

4. According to Metzger, how many factors are considered in criteria designed to measure a manuscript's appropriateness for inclusion in the New Testament?

5. Who, according to the writings of Josephus, was responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus?

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