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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 - 11 The Sacred Tent, P.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did writer P not include sacrificial animals in his account of Noah's ark?
(a) Aaron was not yet the high priest.
(b) he is not interested in what happened after the flood.
(c) it is not a sacrifice if there are other animals remaining.
(d) he was satisfied with J and E in their accounts.

2. Who became prophets?
(a) anyone called by Yahweh.
(b) anyone who called himself a prophet.
(c) only judges.
(d) only priests.

3. How does Friedman see Julius Wellhausen's summary of the second Temple theory for Author P?
(a) it was logical but ignored major evidence.
(b) it was illogical, poorly put together, and confusing.
(c) it was logical, coherent, persuasive--and wrong.
(d) it did not hold together logically.

4. At what point does E switch from using El or Elohim in reference to God?
(a) at the point when Yahweh tells Moses his name.
(b) after he becomes a very old man.
(c) after he has read J's texts.
(d) when he satirizes J's account.

5. What does the revision to Deuteronomy explain?
(a) the reason the Davidic Covenant would be broken.
(b) the signs to look for before the exile.
(c) the reason for the exile much later.
(d) the places where the law can be found.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the time of Judah before Babylon, who initiates religious reforms?

2. Who does the evidence point to as the writer of Deuteronomy?

3. How did David solidify relationships with different important regions?

4. Why does Friedman say that insertions were necessary in Deuteronomy?

5. How does J get around the problem of images in the north and south?

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