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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 A Brilliant Mistake.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a characteristic of Author J's writings?
(a) he avoids the covenant between Moses and God.
(b) he extolls Moses over Abraham.
(c) he appears to favor Israel over Judah.
(d) he leaves out important elements of the stories.

2. What is the third part assumption of the pious fraud?
(a) that religion was uniform in two kingdoms.
(b) that religion was still being conceived.
(c) that religion was exclusive to Judah.
(d) that religion was centralized.

3. Why can J and E not be separated on the basis of style alone?
(a) there is not enough evidence of stylistic differences.
(b) there are too many similarities in their styles.
(c) there really are no stylistic differences.
(d) the books are not long enough to make that call.

4. What does Jeremiah mention in his writing that none of the other prophets mention?
(a) the breaking of the tables of stone.
(b) the mountain of transfiguration.
(c) the bronze snake of Moses.
(d) Aaron and the golden calf.

5. What is the first law given in Deuteronomy?
(a) thou shall not make idols.
(b) thou shall not bear false witness.
(c) to cease offering blood sacrifices.
(d) to worship in a central place.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Graf and others see the Tabernacle?

2. What does Friedman classify as a brilliant mistake?

3. What are the dates Friedman puts on the two writers?

4. What is Friedman's conclusion regarding Author E?

5. According to the laws of Deuteronomy, where was the central place for sacrifices?

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