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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which historian claims that Matthew and Peter are the authors of the gospels?
(a) Irenaeus.
(b) Papias.
(c) Aurelius.
(d) Plato.

2. When were the apostle Paul's letters written?
(a) Before Jesus was born.
(b) Just before Revelations.
(c) After Acts.
(d) Before any of the gospels.

3. The author searches for truth based on what?
(a) Evidence.
(b) Medical history.
(c) Documentation.
(d) Relevance.

4. What can archeology prove in relation to the Bible?
(a) That some historic aspects are true.
(b) That Christ's birth was really in April.
(c) That Jesus was not the son of God.
(d) That Jesus was the son of God.

5. In what two areas does the author have enough knowledge to bolster his skepticism of Christianity?
(a) Hebrew and Latin.
(b) Satan and Paganism.
(c) History and philosophy.
(d) Greek and Roman cultures.

6. What crime was Jeffry McDonald accused of committing?
(a) Impersonating a police officer.
(b) Murder.
(c) Rape.
(d) Felony hot checks.

7. According to Metzger, how many factors are considered in criteria designed to measure a manuscript's appropriateness for inclusion in the New Testament?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 10.

8. Which gospels does Strobel challenge because they do not begin with a claim to strive toward accuracy?
(a) Exodus and Numbers.
(b) Matthew and Mark.
(c) Acts and Romans.
(d) Luke and John.

9. What do Jesus' relationship with God and his miracles demonstrate?
(a) That he is more than just a good guy.
(b) That he is king of the Jews.
(c) What life in Heaven will be like.
(d) That he is indeed the Messiah.

10. What is the author's religious belief/preference as he begins his quest for knowledge?
(a) Agnostic.
(b) Apostolic.
(c) Atheist.
(d) Assembly.

11. What do the clues left at a crime scene help investigators determine?
(a) Where the next crime will occur.
(b) The criminal's psychological makeup.
(c) Why the crime occured.
(d) The reason for the crime.

12. Where did Jesus face temptation?
(a) At the well.
(b) At the temple.
(c) At his baptism.
(d) In the wilderness.

13. In the introduction, how long do we learn was the author's spiritual journey?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 24 months.
(c) 12 months.
(d) 20 months.

14. Of the disciples, how many of the remaining 11 willingly met torturous deaths rather than recant their beliefs?
(a) 9.
(b) 11.
(c) 10.
(d) 7.

15. What are the three parts into which the author chooses to break the book?
(a) Question, study, and focus.
(b) Study, discuss, evaluate.
(c) Interview, listen, and read.
(d) Examine, analyze, and research.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which science does not dispute the gospels but instead confirms their reliability?

2. Who is said to have preserved Jesus' teachings?

3. A group that disputes the four gospels adds a fifth one. What is their fifth gospel?

4. Who, according to the writings of Josephus, was responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus?

5. What impact do the writings of the apostle Paul have on the New Testament?

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