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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Early Church, Facing Persecution, Fighting Heresy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom was Polycarp supposed to swear loyalty according to the governor?
(a) God.
(b) Jesus.
(c) The governor himself.
(d) Caesar.

2. Why was Blandina imprisoned?
(a) For her faith.
(b) A client said she conned him.
(c) She tried poisoning the governor.
(d) She preached against the government from the pulpit.

3. How did Blandina finally die?
(a) Wild animals ate her.
(b) She was burned to death.
(c) She was hung to death.
(d) By sword.

4. What did the jailers do to Blandina?
(a) Made her eat maggoty food.
(b) They tried to help free her.
(c) Cut her and crushed her bones.
(d) They asked her to preach to them.

5. When did Polycarp live?
(a) In the first generation of Christians following the Apostles.
(b) In the second generation of Christians following the Apostles.
(c) During the time of the Apostles.
(d) In the third generation of Christians following the Apostles.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what is St. Patrick most commonly known?

2. What was declared a legal holiday under Constantine's rule?

3. What were the worst trials Patrick faced?

4. What job did Athanasius have?

5. What did Diocletian want to do to Christianity?

(see the answer key)

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