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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: Teachings From the Jesus Movements.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What way did ethnic or cultural groups create small social units within the larger culture they found themselves in?
(a) They met in educational institutions.
(b) They worked with one another.
(c) They met in government.
(d) They created fellowships and associations.

2. What does Mack claim is the purpose of the Miracle Stories of Mark?
(a) To explain historic facts of Jesus.
(b) To create the impression of a divine power.
(c) To describe the wonders of faith.
(d) To explain the supernatural powers of the disciples.

3. Why does Mack claim Columbus studied the Bible?
(a) To teach the natives of Jesus.
(b) To strengthen his faith.
(c) To teach his men of its teachings.
(d) To plan his voyages.

4. Why does Mack believe the stories in the New Testament were chosen to be included?
(a) They are believed to be written by the prophets.
(b) They produce a history that seems cohesive.
(c) They are the only stories found of the time of Jesus.
(d) They are the most interesting.

5. Where did Rome place its power in the second and first centuries?
(a) In its priests.
(b) In its politicians.
(c) In its laborers.
(d) In its field commanders.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose stories are mimicked in the Miracle Stories?

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

3. What was contained in the "Jefferson Bible"?

4. In the temple-state model of civilization, what system does the king represent?

5. What notion does Mack believe generated enough excitement to influence the formation of different Jesus groups?

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