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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "He who is first will be last and he who is last will be first" is an example of what?
(a) Law in Rome.
(b) Reversal of values.
(c) Ethical perfectionism.
(d) Law in Galilee.

2. Opposition of the law was a basis for major conflict between the government of Jesus' time and what group?
(a) The apostles.
(b) The Israelites.
(c) The people.
(d) The Egyptians.

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

4. What was anyone who opposed the law in Jesus' time considered to be?
(a) A thief.
(b) A traitor.
(c) A blasphemer or heretic.
(d) Heroic.

5. What does Mark point out that Jesus could have done with his ability to perform miracles?
(a) Punished people he disliked.
(b) Become rich and famous.
(c) Cured all disease.
(d) Gotten out of his execution.

6. In Chapter 15, what does Sanders say there is no proof that Jesus did?
(a) Preached.
(b) Died.
(c) Worked in Capernaum.
(d) Gave himself a title.

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

8. What was the reputation of many of the doctors practicing in ancient times?
(a) Excellent.
(b) They were seen as miracle workers.
(c) Poor.
(d) They were loved by the people.

9. 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.

10. Some people believe that Jesus' divinity gave him the ability to do what?
(a) Gather followers.
(b) Preach.
(c) Teach.
(d) Perform miracles.

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

12. According to Jesus, who would be given rule over the tribes of Israel?
(a) The apostles.
(b) Jesus.
(c) God.
(d) Pilate.

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

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

15. In Chapter 15, what does Sanders say that some people believe Jesus did in his preaching that was a very inappropriate practice?
(a) Performed miracles.
(b) Told people to gather wealth.
(c) Told people to break laws.
(d) Gave himself a title.

Short Answer Questions

1. Some people believe that Jesus' ability to perform miracles is proof that he was what?

2. According to Sanders, what is against God's wishes?

3. What does Sanders refer to reversal of values as?

4. According to the scriptures, what reward did Jesus promise the apostles?

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

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