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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In reference to miracles, what were people in the ancient world more inclined to do?
(a) Disbelieve.
(b) Ridicule those claiming to perform them.
(c) Believe.
(d) Seek them out.

2. What does Mark point out that Jesus could have done with his ability to perform miracles?
(a) Punished people he disliked.
(b) Become rich and famous.
(c) Gotten out of his execution.
(d) Cured all disease.

3. "He who is first will be last and he who is last will be first" is an example of what?
(a) Reversal of values.
(b) Law in Rome.
(c) Ethical perfectionism.
(d) Law in Galilee.

4. The laws of what area are discussed in Chapter 14?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Nazareth.
(c) Galilee.
(d) Jerusalem.

5. In what parable is a son who leaves home welcomed back while his loyal brother is ignored?
(a) The Mustard Seed.
(b) The Perfect Son.
(c) The Prodigal Son.
(d) The Lost Sheep.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much is Pontius Pilate mentioned in the histories written by Roman authors?

2. According to Sanders, a man who divorces and remarries is considered what?

3. Who wrote the book "Antiquities of the Jews?"

4. The Gospels are missing characteristics of what type of literature, which makes them problematic?

5. What group does Sanders speculate the ministry of Jesus believed would not accept Jesus' portrayal of God?

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