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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Why He Came: Chapter 6, The Beatitudes: Lucky are the Unlucky.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What television figure does Yancy compare his early understanding of Jesus to?
(a) Mr. Rogers.
(b) James Bond.
(c) Captain Kangaroo.
(d) Dr. Who.

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

3. What does Jesus refuse to do with Satan?
(a) Play by his rules.
(b) Use his power.
(c) Listen to him.
(d) Destroy him.

4. What does Walter Wink say about Jesus in Chapter 1?
(a) Jesus was not human and therefore not accessible.
(b) Jesus was never interested in writing anything down, but we are.
(c) There was no Jesus, we simply threw together a story.
(d) If Jesus had never lived, we would not have been able to invent him.

5. How does the Lakota tribe refer to Jesus?
(a) Son of Almighty.
(b) Peace Giver.
(c) Lamb of God.
(d) Buffalo calf of God.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Yancey, what is the primary emotion in most religions when one approaches God?

2. What brings Jesus to life for Yancey in Chapter 5?

3. Why is Yancey drawn to Jesus, according to Chapter 1?

4. How does a commentary Yancey mentions translate "Blessed are the poor in spirit"?

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

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