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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Many bishops ___________ Origen.
(a) Ignored.
(b) Admired.
(c) Worried about.
(d) Hated.

2. The heads of the churches are made exempt from public duties for what reason?
(a) In order to preserve them.
(b) In order to secure their consciences.
(c) In oreder to give them more time to devote to the church.
(d) In order to keep them separate from commoners.

3. How does Eusebius open this chapter?
(a) Wondering about the return of peace to the church.
(b) Thanking God for the return of peace to the church.
(c) Summarizing his book.
(d) Worrying about the return of peace to the church.

4. Who helped Origen's family?
(a) A wealthy heretic woman.
(b) The Roman government.
(c) A wealthy Christian family.
(d) The church.

5. According to Eusebius, did human initiative bring this change about?
(a) Only at first.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Yes, to some extent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Maximan and Maxentius made an alliance and devoted themselves to ____________.

2. Constantius was ___________ Christians and their doctrines.

3. Origen is an important church __________, so he is discussed at some length.

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?

5. To whom is the book dedicated?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did both Cyprian and Stephen think about this baptism debate?

2. What takes place in this chapter?

3. Why did Licinius do this?

4. What does Eusebius say about martyrdoms at this time?

5. What broke out?

6. To what did Maximan and Maxentius devote themselves?

7. What caused the persecutions to begin again?

8. How did Origen influence the church?

9. Describe letters that Dionysius wrote.

10. What did Maximin do at this time?

(see the answer keys)

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