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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Diocletian to Maximian.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Origen when his father was martyred?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Seventeen.

2. Simon the _________ came to Rome during this time and led many people astray; people claimed he could work magic and was regarded as a god.
(a) Great.
(b) Magi.
(c) Magus.
(d) Strong.

3. Origen took up instructing the Church in Alexandria but engaged in the shocking act of ____________ and tried to hide it.
(a) Poisoning.
(b) Torturing.
(c) Cutting.
(d) Castrating himself.

4. Paul of Samosata had to be dealt with; the Bishops met at a synod, discussing his heresies, and decided to do what to him?
(a) Forgive him.
(b) Kill him.
(c) Excommunicate him.
(d) Ignore him.

5. Under whose reign did famine come to the empire?
(a) Claudius.
(b) Titus.
(c) Sejanus.
(d) Decius.

Short Answer Questions

1. The famous heretic Mani arose, announcing himself to be what?

2. He cites Christ's greatness and claims _____________________ points towards this.

3. What did Dionysius' fourth letter argue?

4. Whose capital cities are Lyons and Vienne on the Rhone?

5. Many writings were accepted as ______.

(see the answer key)

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