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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Sanders say Jesus wasn't the only one of in the world at his time?
(a) Christian leader.
(b) Man born of a virgin.
(c) Miracle worker.
(d) Man gathering disciples.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. Some people believe that Jesus' ability to perform miracles is proof that he was what?
(a) A divine being.
(b) The fulfillment of a prophecy.
(c) Egotistical.
(d) God.

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

14. Which two Gospels focus on Jesus' teachings?
(a) Mark and Matthew.
(b) Mark and John.
(c) Matthew and Luke.
(d) Luke and John.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of life did Jesus say the apostles would have in return for their sacrifice?

2. In what parable is a son who leaves home welcomed back while his loyal brother is ignored?

3. "He who is first will be last and he who is last will be first" is an example of what?

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

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

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