Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

John Dominic Crossan
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Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What concept does the quote talk about at the beginning of this section?
(a) Basileia.
(b) Virgil.
(c) Aenos.
(d) Aesops.

2. Who was assassinated on 44 B.C.E?
(a) Jesus.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Cicero.
(d) Augustus.

3. What does divi filius translate as?
(a) Son of a divine one.
(b) Child of the Angels.
(c) Beast of Burden.
(d) Devil Foetus.

4. What kind of seed did Jesus once compare the Kingdom of God to?
(a) The apple seed.
(b) The pumpkin seed.
(c) The mustard seed.
(d) The poppy seed.

5. What famous Jew king lived in Bethlehem?
(a) Luke.
(b) James.
(c) David.
(d) Herod.

6. How does Matthew say Joseph responded to hearing that his wife was pregnant?
(a) He left for Egypt.
(b) He broke down in tears.
(c) He asked for God's help.
(d) He told her he wanted a divorce.

7. What is the name of the Jerusalem man the author calls righteous and devout?
(a) Samuel.
(b) David.
(c) Simeon.
(d) Abraham.

8. What does the name Emmanuel mean?
(a) Jesus died for us.
(b) God is with us.
(c) Be happy with what you have.
(d) God is great.

9. What did Jesus believe about individuals?
(a) They all have the ability to love.
(b) They all had the power to change.
(c) They are all people of God.
(d) They all had something good inside.

10. Who was prefect of Judea at the time of Jesus' death?
(a) Herod.
(b) Judas.
(c) Pilate.
(d) David.

11. Who does Celus claim was Jesus' legitimate father?
(a) A Roman soldier.
(b) A Roman politician.
(c) John the Baptist.
(d) An African slave.

12. Which of Jesus' ideas does the author call profoundly radical?
(a) Freeing murderers.
(b) The worshipping of one God.
(c) Peaceful protests.
(d) Ignoring social distinction.

13. What does the author say was pure fiction about Luke's story?
(a) Mary and Jospeh's journey to Nazareth.
(b) Jesus being born in a manger.
(c) Jesus having a last supper.
(d) Mary being a virgin.

14. What was the name of Celsus' book that attacked religion?
(a) One God No Way.
(b) Free the People.
(c) True Doctrine.
(d) Karma Down.

15. Which of the disciples is the only one to mention Jesus being a carpenter?
(a) John.
(b) Simon.
(c) Luke.
(d) Mark.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does the author use to describe Jesus' style of preaching?

2. What do Matthew and Luke both agree on in their testaments?

3. Who helped Moses lead the Israelites out of the desert?

4. Who ordered John the Baptist's death?

5. What did Simeon say Jesus is destined for?

(see the answer keys)

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