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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The redefinition of who sees Jesus first is a tradition which first indicated that the direction of the _________ more than the importance of the doctrine.
(a) Followers.
(b) Pope.
(c) Guru.
(d) Church.

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

3. The resurrection was useful ____________, which is why it became such an important part of religious dogma.
(a) Financially.
(b) Politically.
(c) Biblically.
(d) Spiritually.

4. Tertullian was against the heretics that embraced the followings of Jesus, but who also denied the idea of _______________.
(a) The resurrection.
(b) The Holy Trinity.
(c) The Garden of Eden.
(d) The Apocalypse.

5. The Gnostics called the orthodox view the faith of ___________, according to the text presented in the chapter.
(a) No one.
(b) The Lost.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Fools.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to some of the papyri when it was taken home by Muhammed, though he did not understand their value?

2. While the scrolls were taken to the Coptic museum for safekeeping, _______ of the codices were smuggled out of the country.

3. After the death of Judas, the only real candidate for succession was ____________ who had also walked with Christ.

4. Pagels recounts how in the story of _________ that Jesus tells his disciples to reach out and touch him to show he is flesh and bones.

5. The twelve ____________ had the authority to pass on their power to others, according to orthodox theory.

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