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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Gospel of Thomas, Peter tells Mary to leave them because _________ are not worthy of life, but Jesus responds.
(a) They.
(b) The Apostles.
(c) Women.
(d) Men.

2. John, emotionally distraught over the crucifixion, announces the Trinity as the Father, Mother and __________.
(a) Spirit.
(b) Son.
(c) Womb.
(d) Truth.

3. The ___________ of the original Greek gospels by various scholars enhanced the controversy around them.
(a) Quality.
(b) Ink.
(c) Dating.
(d) Papyrus.

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

5. The Hebrew term for Spirit is _______________, as the author prefers this term from the Secret Book.
(a) Questionable.
(b) Feminine.
(c) Neuter.
(d) Masculine.

6. In the Testimony of Truth, the text talks of a benign ____________ and a guileful Jehovah.
(a) Adam.
(b) Tree.
(c) Serpent.
(d) Women.

7. 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.

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

9. Pagels points out that the ___________ may be the key building block of orthodox Christianity.
(a) Temptation of Christ.
(b) Fall of Eden.
(c) Resurrection.
(d) Creation myth.

10. "I believe in One God, Father Almighty, _________ of Heaven and Earth" is the Christian creed.
(a) Guardian.
(b) Maker.
(c) Destroyer.
(d) Lover.

11. Where did members of the Egyptian government eventually spot the papyri that Muhammed had given away?
(a) The library.
(b) Black market.
(c) Temple.
(d) Coptic museum.

12. In Christianity, Judaism and in Islam, God is the king, lord, master, judge, and ____________.
(a) Soldier.
(b) Father.
(c) Ruler.
(d) Pope.

13. Valentinus described the Mother as the Grace, the Silence, the _________ and the Mother of All.
(a) Dress.
(b) Air.
(c) Womb.
(d) Chalice.

14. According to some of the Gnostic gospels, the Creator does not precede mankind at all - there is an immortal __________ that precedes him.
(a) Womb.
(b) Mother.
(c) Demon.
(d) Humanity.

15. Some say that the Christian creed was written to specifically exclude ___________ and his followers who were not following the creed.
(a) Luke.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Marcion.
(d) Jonas.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom did Muhammed give some of the papyri since he felt that he needed to get rid of them before the police found them?

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. Sophia further assists Adam and Eve when she saves their descendants during the time of ____________.

5. The Gnostic texts call God _________ for punishing Adam and Eve for obtaining spiritual wisdom from a serpent.

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