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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a plane of the universe?
(a) physical
(b) theological
(c) astral
(d) mental

2. Which name is not associated with Unitarian views?
(a) Fausto Sozini
(b) John Calvin
(c) Ludwig Haetzer
(d) Michael Servetos

3. What is the most important characteristic of cults?
(a) Open mindedness
(b) Acceptance of Christian doctrine
(c) Closed mindedness
(d) Cognitive evaluation of facts

4. The cult tries to present itself as ________________.
(a) An easier form of Christianity
(b) A new set of values
(c) An alternative to Christianity
(d) Christian

5. Who do Mormons consider to be Gentiles?
(a) anyone under twenty-one years of age
(b) any non-Christian
(c) non-Jews
(d) any non-Mormon

6. In response to cults, the answer of the church must be __________________________.
(a) Theological and doctrinal
(b) Logical
(c) An appeal to emtions
(d) An appeal based on sociology and culture

7. Satori is defined as ___________________________.
(a) understanding of reality
(b) a form of reincarnation
(c) a state of prayer
(d) a study of meditation

8. The Mormon practice of polygamy began in ___________________.
(a) Salt Lake City, Utah
(b) Independence, Missouri
(c) never existed
(d) Kirkland, Ohio

9. The term which describes Christian Science is ________________________.
(a) brain science
(b) body science
(c) mind science
(d) unity science

10. What is the danger of contact with the Spirits?
(a) the participants may be damaged by the experience
(b) the contact is a hoax
(c) the spirits may be demonic
(d) there is no way to contact the spirits

11. Mirzo Husayn Ali was known as ______________.
(a) the Messiah
(b) the Prophet
(c) the Bab
(d) Bahaullah

12. The founder of the Baha'i World Faith was _____________________________.
(a) Mohammad Ali
(b) Maharish Mahesh Yogic
(c) Mirza Ali Muhammad
(d) Bhadwan Shree Ranjneesh

13. Scientology promises to help the follower achieve well being in all but one of the following areas:
(a) spiritual
(b) mental
(c) emotional
(d) physical

14. Mrs. Eddy founded and taught at the ________________________________.
(a) Boston University
(b) Massachusetts Metaphysical College
(c) Massachusetts Institute of Religion
(d) Boston College

15. Which of the following is not recognized by Dr. Rokeach as a level in a belief system?
(a) Acceptance of doctrine
(b) Structure of living
(c) Authority
(d) Individual's outlook

Short Answer Questions

1. The first temple site was in _________________________.

2. Isolationism is a ________________________.

3. Who succeeded Russell as leader when Russell died?

4. Term switching is ____________________________.

5. Most cults attack the doctrine of the Trinity. Compared to other cults, the attack of Jehovah's Witnesses is ________________.

(see the answer keys)

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