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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did people begin to examine the history of Jesus?
(a) About 1000 years ago.
(b) A little over 200 years ago.
(c) About 50 years ago.
(d) As soon as he died.

2. Who revised the book "Antiquities of the Jews" and may have changed the text of the book?
(a) Christian scribes.
(b) Matthew.
(c) It has not been revised.
(d) Jesus.

3. What date do the Gospels claim the crucifixion took place on?
(a) April 16.
(b) Friday 15, Nisan.
(c) Sunday 17, Nisan.
(d) Ash Wednesday.

4. What did Jesus claim to have had following his baptism?
(a) An out-of-body experience.
(b) A spiritual awakening.
(c) Divine powers.
(d) A conversation with God.

5. Which Gospel conflicts with the others in its account of the crucifixion?
(a) Matthew.
(b) Luke.
(c) John.
(d) Mark.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does C.E. stand for?

2. What significant event, which became a Christian ordinance, took place prior to Jesus' execution?

3. The author states that, unlike figures such as Thomas Jefferson or Winston Churchill, what are the people in this book considered to be?

4. What was the result of Jesus' attempt to preach in Nazareth?

5. What was Jesus able to do that John the Baptist could not?

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