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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the Gospels was focuses on Jesus' miracles?
(a) Matthew.
(b) John.
(c) Luke.
(d) Mark.

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

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

4. Whom were the apostles accountable to?
(a) Jesus.
(b) Themselves.
(c) God.
(d) No one.

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

6. According to Sanders, a man who divorces and remarries is considered what?
(a) None of the answers is correct.
(b) A blasphemer.
(c) A heretic.
(d) An adulterer.

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

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

9. According to record who wanted Jesus killed?
(a) Peter.
(b) Antipas.
(c) Judas.
(d) Josephus.

10. The meaning of what title has changed greatly since Jesus' time?
(a) Preacher.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Savior.
(d) Messiah.

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

12. Who is the one ruler that is always present in Heaven?
(a) God.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Gabriel.
(d) Moses.

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

14. What does Sanders refer to reversal of values as?
(a) Methodism.
(b) Unpredictability of God.
(c) Ethical perfectionism.
(d) Parables.

15. According to Sanders, what is against God's wishes?
(a) Divorce.
(b) Failure to have children.
(c) Seeking fame.
(d) Wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jesus kept a low profile in comparison to whom?

2. In reference to miracles, what were people in the ancient world more inclined to do?

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

4. What claim of Jesus' do some people say made him seem egotistical?

5. In Jesus' time, what was the rule of law considered to be?

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