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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Who He Was: Chapter 4, Temptation: Showdown in the Desert.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the word "gospel" mean?
(a) Good Riddance.
(b) Good News.
(c) Book of rules.
(d) God's spell.

2. What is the ethnic background of Jesus?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Christian.
(c) Islamic.
(d) Atheist.

3. Why does H. G. Wells say Jesus is important?
(a) His Jewish background is unique.
(b) Jesus is the son of God.
(c) Caused a turning point in history.
(d) What Jesus left continues to grow.

4. What language does Jesus speak on a daily basis?
(a) Greek.
(b) Egyptian.
(c) Aramaic.
(d) Hebrew.

5. According to Yancey, what is the primary emotion in most religions when one approaches God?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Curiosity.
(c) Fear.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the Zealots like?

2. What does Yancey say a major problem is in looking at the historical Jesus?

3. In the movie La Dolce Vita, what is the helicopter ferrying?

4. How many women are mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew?

5. Who is in power in Palestine when Jesus is born?

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