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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Theologians from many Western religions do contend that God is beyond ____________, according to Pagels.
(a) Understanding.
(b) Light.
(c) Gender.
(d) Truth.

2. A group of _____________was given a month to reconsider its fate, but eventually and happily they went to their death, much to the confusion of the judge.
(a) Pagans.
(b) Jews.
(c) Christians.
(d) Muslims.

3. Polycarb refused the __________________ and was burned alive because of his Christian beliefs.
(a) Goat.
(b) Bread.
(c) Ritual drink.
(d) Sacrifice.

4. After the death of Jesus, a ______________ soldier was the one who started the riot in the Temple, causing many deaths in the process.
(a) Greek.
(b) Roman.
(c) Christian.
(d) Muslim.

5. Justin also wrote about the bravery and dignity of ____________ when they were put under terrible torture conditions.
(a) Priests.
(b) Martyrs.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Valentinus described God as the Father, the Ineffable, the Depth, and the Primal ______________.

2. __________ was far more recognized and abundant than previously thought, especially in the years following Jesus' death.

3. In the Hypostasis of the Archons, ________ is elevated to being the spiritual mother of Adam, even though other stories contradict this.

4. In a newly discovered Nag Hammadi text, it says, "I am __________. I am both Mother and Father since I copulate with myself. I am the Womb, the All."

5. The Gnostics, some said, interpreted the resurrection to be something like an apparition that appears in a ________ state.

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