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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6, The Dogs Beneath the Cross.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author think that Jesus' casting out of demons is a metaphor for?
(a) The casting off of oppressive authority.
(b) The casting off of family restrictions.
(c) The casting off of the ego.
(d) The casting off of hate.

2. What approach to life did John the Baptist see as the way to live a spiritual life?
(a) Self-denial.
(b) A big family.
(c) Self-preservation.
(d) Isolation.

3. Who ordered John the Baptist's death?
(a) Augustus.
(b) Nero.
(c) Antipas.
(d) Caesar.

4. Complete the following sentence: "careful to distinguish between the rich and the poor, the powerful and the powerless... the aristocrat and the..."
(a) Commoner.
(b) Peasant.
(c) Plebarian.
(d) Destitute.

5. What does the author say is the most controversial aspect of his argument?
(a) Denying Jesus' existance.
(b) Claiming they killed the wrong man.
(c) Factualizing the Crucifixion.
(d) Claiming Jesus was not original.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author think Jesus cured the man of leprosy?

2. What is the title of Part Four?

3. Which festival was Barabbas' release meant to honor?

4. Who does the author claim inspired Jesus' teachings?

5. Why does the author think the Christians are uneasy with the idea that John baptized Jesus?

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