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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What aspects of Jesus' life does the author claim he will attempt to explain?
(a) His birth.
(b) His Parables.
(c) His early childhood only.
(d) His relationships, history, and teachings.

2. What must a historian weigh?
(a) Oral traditions.
(b) The way his work will be received by the public.
(c) Only the facts.
(d) Facts, news stories, and rumors.

3. What kind of life did Jesus say the apostles would have in return for their sacrifice?
(a) A wealthy life.
(b) A long life.
(c) A life of suffering.
(d) Eternal life.

4. What do Thomas Jefferson and Winston Churchill have that Jesus does not?
(a) No proof of their actions.
(b) Historical proof of what they said and did.
(c) The ability to teach people.
(d) A larger following.

5. Why do scholars say one of the apostles would not have been rewarded?
(a) He hid after Jesus was crucified.
(b) He did not attend the Last Supper.
(c) He betrayed Jesus.
(d) He doubted Jesus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose historical writings are hard to reconcile with the Gospels?

2. Before becoming monotheists, whom did the Jews believe was the right hand of God?

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

4. Between what dates do scholars accept that Jesus was crucified?

5. Which of the Gospels was focuses on Jesus' miracles?

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