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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Muhammed finally decide was worth breaking open the jar that he and his brothers found?
(a) It might contain a map.
(b) It might have Christian teachings in it.
(c) It might contain gold.
(d) It might be cursed.

2. __________ was far more recognized and abundant than previously thought, especially in the years following Jesus' death.
(a) Gnosticism.
(b) Judaism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Islam.

3. The author believes that the resurrection is what sets Christianity apart from other faiths as it deals with __________, not with rebirth.
(a) Death.
(b) Life.
(c) Life and death.
(d) Cycles.

4. The Catholic Church bases its authority on the shoes of the ___________, according to the text in this chapter.
(a) Scholars.
(b) Fishermen.
(c) Tax men.
(d) Carpenters.

5. A tradition developed that included the idea that __________ was the first to have seen Jesus after he rose from the dead.
(a) Mary.
(b) John.
(c) Peter.
(d) Matthew.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Pagels points out that the ___________ may be the key building block of orthodox Christianity.

3. The _________ today, according to the Catholic Church, is the only legitimate heir to the humble vestments of Peter.

4. What were Muhammed 'Ali and his brothers digging for?

5. The resurrection, Pagels speculates, helps to _____________ the authority of those who believed literally in the resurrection.

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