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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: Fragments From the Christ Cult.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Jewish story of the persecuted sage also called?
(a) Story of the resurrection.
(b) Story of the Maccabee.
(c) Story of the Cynics.
(d) Story of the wisdom's child.

2. What were some artifacts that helped preserve one's culture?
(a) Books, statues, and symbols.
(b) Gestures and behaviors.
(c) Language and writing.
(d) Temples and cities.

3. Where was Jesus from?
(a) Italy.
(b) Greece.
(c) Israel.
(d) Galilee.

4. What did the Greek model of civilization give rise to?
(a) Altruism.
(b) Satanism.
(c) Social stratification.
(d) Democracy.

5. What role did women play in associations?
(a) Women played a role supportive to the men.
(b) Women played no role in associations.
(c) Women played the role of caretaker to the association.
(d) Women served as members, patrons, and leaders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mack claim happens when a person brings in a Biblical position to an argument of social discussion?

2. In the temple-state model of civilization, what system does the priest represent?

3. Why does Mack claim the Bible is constantly consulted?

4. What does Mack suggest the taking up of residence in Jerusalem signifies for the group?

5. What does Carsten Thiede claim about the Magdalen fragments?

(see the answer key)

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