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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Up to approximately what date does the author say he will discuss early theology?
(a) 30 C.E.
(b) 134 C.E.
(c) 80 C.E.
(d) 12 B.C.E.

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

3. How long did the Israelites wander the desert after fleeing Egypt?
(a) 40 years.
(b) 40 days.
(c) One year.
(d) 11 months.

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

5. Who was the high priest of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus?
(a) Pontius Pilate.
(b) Joseph Caiaphas.
(c) Judas Iscariot.
(d) Herod Antipas.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Jesus fast in the desert?

2. Who represented the Roman Empire in Judea at the time of Jesus?

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

4. How does the author state Jesus is seen in non-Christian literature?

5. What years was the revolt that broke out in Palestine, which may have destroyed any records about Jesus?

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