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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 In the Court of King Josiah.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the time of Judah before Babylon, who initiates religious reforms?
(a) King Rehoboam.
(b) King Hezekiah.
(c) King David.
(d) King Saul.

2. What observation did Thomas Hobbes make about certain language in the Bible.
(a) phrases like "to this day" could only come from God.
(b) the language indicates little change in usage.
(c) the language is unquestionably uniform.
(d) phrases like "to this day" are used to talk about the past.

3. How does Friedman build the case that Author E favored Israel and was, in fact, from Israel, probably the city of Shiloh?
(a) through the coded messages in the story.
(b) through historical and archeological discoveries.
(c) through the process of elimination.
(d) through analysis of the Ten Commandments story.

4. What is the common mispronunciation of the name, Yahweh?
(a) Yawheh.
(b) Eloi.
(c) Wayhey.
(d) Jehovah.

5. What was the book priest Hilkiah said he found in the Temple?
(a) Deuteronomy.
(b) Genesis.
(c) Exodus.
(d) the Torah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What scandal occurred in David's household that ended in a murder?

2. What was the political structure for the Israelites?

3. What did Spinoza point out about Moses being called "the humblest man on Earth"?

4. Primarily, what is Deuteronomy mostly about?

5. How long has the Bible been in existence?

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