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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much of a return did Jesus tell the apostles they would get for their sacrifice?
(a) A return of 10 fold.
(b) A return of 100 fold.
(c) None.
(d) A return of 50 fold.

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

3. Who was accountable only to God?
(a) The apostles.
(b) Jesus.
(c) The people.
(d) Jesus' followers.

4. What type of perfectionism is discussed in Chapter 13?
(a) Loving.
(b) Scholarly.
(c) Divine.
(d) Ethical.

5. What did Jesus tell his followers to sacrifice?
(a) Lambs.
(b) Their money.
(c) None of the answers is correct.
(d) Everything.

6. Which apostle do scholars say would not have been rewarded?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Peter.
(c) Judas.
(d) Paul.

7. Whose experiences of conflict with the law does Sanders go into great detail about?
(a) Jesus' and the disciples'.
(b) Paul's.
(c) Judas'.
(d) John the Baptist's.

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

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

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

11. Jesus kept a low profile in comparison to whom?
(a) Judas.
(b) Paul.
(c) Peter.
(d) John the Baptist.

12. In ancient times, what did the term Messiah mean?
(a) Divine One.
(b) Son of God.
(c) Anointed.
(d) Savior.

13. What did Jesus say people who followed him would come to know?
(a) Everything.
(b) God's plan.
(c) The angels.
(d) The kingdom of Heaven.

14. How were miracle workers probably treated in ancient times?
(a) They were ridiculed.
(b) They were arrested.
(c) They were celebrated.
(d) They were feared.

15. Who is it clear does not reign on Earth today, but will some day?
(a) Jesus.
(b) God.
(c) Satan.
(d) The people.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 15, what does Sanders say there is no proof that Jesus did?

2. What kind of stories did Jesus use in his teachings?

3. The meaning of what title has changed greatly since Jesus' time?

4. Whom does Sanders say the majority of the scriptures caters to?

5. What does Sanders say Jesus wasn't the only one of in the world at his time?

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