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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: Letters from the Apostles.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mack argue Jesus' death is qualitatively different from all other deaths of the prophets?
(a) Jesus was the son of God.
(b) Jesus was immortal.
(c) Jesus was the enemy of the state.
(d) Jesus was a martyr.

2. Why does Mack claim that the Jesus cult succeeded?
(a) People liked the idea of a kingdom.
(b) People liked the idea of a martyr.
(c) People liked the idea of freedom.
(d) People liked the idea of God.

3. In Revelations, who was found worthy enough to open the seven seals?
(a) The lamb.
(b) Moses.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Man.

4. Why does Mack state that people become silent when confronted with Biblical information?
(a) People are afraid to be incorrect in their interpretations of the Bible.
(b) There is too much public knowledge about the Bible.
(c) People have too much time invested in the study of the Bible.
(d) There is little public knowledge about the Bible.

5. What does Mack claim is the reason for the many portrayals of Jesus?
(a) Different people changed the true description for political gain.
(b) Different groups saw him differently, based on his age.
(c) There is no difference in the portrayals of Jesus.
(d) Different groups developed his image to support their movement.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mack think putting aside conventional ideas of the origins of Christianity is difficult for some?

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

3. Why does Mack believe the stories in the New Testament were chosen to be included?

4. What does Mack note the Corinthians are the first example of?

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

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