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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Romans believed in divine authority for __________, which eventually led to Inanaeus' death sentence for treason.
(a) Their gods.
(b) Their men.
(c) Their priests.
(d) Their teachers.

2. What was the color of the earthenware jar that the Arabs in the area found to contain momentous records of early Christianity?
(a) Blue.
(b) White.
(c) Red.
(d) Black.

3. The _________ today, according to the Catholic Church, is the only legitimate heir to the humble vestments of Peter.
(a) Cardinals.
(b) Pope.
(c) Saints.
(d) Cathedrals.

4. The Gnostic texts call God _________ for punishing Adam and Eve for obtaining spiritual wisdom from a serpent.
(a) Joyous.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Right.
(d) Merciful.

5. The twelve ____________ had the authority to pass on their power to others, according to orthodox theory.
(a) Women.
(b) Mothers.
(c) Disciples.
(d) Traitors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Clement of Alexandria talks of a __________ gnosis which was promoted by the Valentianians.

2. There are some descriptions of the resurrection that could raise some questions about the _____________ of the event.

3. The orthodox church became increasingly suspicious of anyone who claimed the secret ___________.

4. What does Jesus eat before the eyes of his disciples after he has risen from the death, according to some accounts?

5. Once committed to the Mother and Father of the world, the candidate undertook the secret sacrament of apolytrosis, or _________.

(see the answer key)

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