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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the works of the philosopher, Nietzsche, he speaks of Jesus as being the only true _____________.
(a) Gnostic.
(b) Believer.
(c) Christian.
(d) Lover.

2. The vision of Jesus does not blink and it does not leave _____________ when it is moving in the world.
(a) The Church.
(b) Footprints.
(c) The Sky.
(d) The side of Peter.

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

4. The advice of Jesus to Thomas was attractive to the ____________ as it indicated there was only a strict and narrow path to Heaven.
(a) Gnostic.
(b) Pagan.
(c) Orthodoxy.
(d) Agnostic.

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

6. The Roman Empire realized that Christianity was a sect which followed a man accused of ___________ and of magic.
(a) Honor.
(b) Lunacy.
(c) Treason.
(d) Blasphemy.

7. Ignatius placed the presence of the ____________ as the legitimizing force in administering the sacrament and in holding meetings.
(a) Priest.
(b) Bishop.
(c) Layperson.
(d) Pope.

8. To the Romans, the Christians were seen as _____________ since they were also part of an illegal organization.
(a) Followers.
(b) Leaders.
(c) Heretics.
(d) Prisoners.

9. Phillip in his gospel laughs at the _________________ as a test of spiritual sufficiency, as people receive nothing from this.
(a) Communion.
(b) Eucharist.
(c) Reconciliation.
(d) Baptism by water.

10. Jesus tells Thomas that no one comes to the Father, but by ________ when he is asked about getting to the next level.
(a) You.
(b) Me.
(c) Her.
(d) Faith.

11. Ultimately, what happened to Justin who writes the letters which attempt to protect those in the Christian faith?
(a) He is made a cardinal.
(b) He is put to death.
(c) He is made pope.
(d) He is exiled from the country.

12. _______ is the one who says that he sees Jesus glad and laughing when he is above the cross.
(a) Mark.
(b) Phillip.
(c) John.
(d) Peter.

13. Hippolytus accused the Bishop of Rome of ___________, claiming that he was treated like a common criminal and not as a Christian martyr.
(a) Criminality.
(b) Unrest.
(c) Vagary.
(d) Paganism.

14. One argument against the orthodox is that Christians refuse to truly seek God who can only be found in the fulfillment of the _________.
(a) Pulpit.
(b) Bible.
(c) Gnosis.
(d) Commandments.

15. In the Gospel of Thomas, _________ speaks of a light within man that can light up the whole world.
(a) God.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Peter.

Short Answer Questions

1. The structure of the Church remained in tact for many hundreds of years, surviving even the harsh winds of the _______________.

2. The young Christian woman named Blandina was able to withstand tremendous pain and torture, eventually being killed by being tossed in a net and exposed to ____________.

3. The Valentinians who led normal lives still regarded ____________ as their primary goal, even as they gave up some worldly pleasures.

4. What was not a part of the daily lives of Christians according to Pagels' conclusions?

5. Tertullian turned away from the ____________ movement, joining a Montanist movement that featured a new prophecy.

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