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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author think Jesus cured the man of leprosy?
(a) He transcended social stigma.
(b) He muttered a prayer.
(c) He used God's power.
(d) He gave him his energy.

2. Complete the following title: "First Fruits of Them that..."
(a) Die.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Sneeze.
(d) Laugh.

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

4. Why does the author think that crucifixion is the ultimate punishment?
(a) You are faced with going to hell.
(b) It destroys an individual physically and morally.
(c) Sometimes one does not die.
(d) It takes longer than other punishments.

5. Complete the following title: " A Respected Member of the..."
(a) Empire.
(b) Council.
(c) Government.
(d) Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say defined the actions and intentions of anyone who helped write the New Testament?

2. What does the author say the early Christian community was not immune to?

3. What is the title of Part Six?

4. What are the two traditional spiritual responses to evil in the world?

5. Which stories does the author break down and analyze at the end of this section?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the author say about Paul's revelation of Jesus' power and truth?

2. Describe the quotes at the beginning of this section?

3. Why did Jesus' followers reinterpret history to suit their own purposes?

4. What effect did the patrron/client relationship have on Greco-Roman society?

5. What does the author think Jesus was an individualist?

6. How does the author interpret the story of Jesus casting demons into a herd of pigs?

7. What was Jesus' opinion of Bethany?

8. What does the author say about Pontius Pilate?

9. What do the two quotes at the beginning of the section comment on?

10. What were the reasons Jesus went to Jerusalem?

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