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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. Which group makes up the fifth of the Jesus Movements?
(a) The Jewish.
(b) The disciples of Thomas.
(c) The Pillars in Jerusalem
(d) The People of Q.

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

3. What is an epic according to Mack?
(a) A rehearsal of the past that puts the present in its light.
(b) A hope for a brighter future.
(c) A look at the past to discover previous laws.
(d) An examination of the past to reveal public policy.

4. When does Mack claim the books of the New Testament were written?
(a) During the ninth century.
(b) From the end of the second century to the end of the fourth century.
(c) From the 50s in the first century to the middle of the second century.
(d) During the life of Jesus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mack claim about the various groups that formed in the schools of Jesus?

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

3. When did Jesus Movements start in Galilee?

4. Where was Jesus from?

5. What does Mack believe the figure of Jesus became with the Pronouncement Stories?

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