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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 old was Origen when his father was martyred?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Eleven.
(d) Thirteen.

2. Maximin defended his actions in what?
(a) An honest speech.
(b) A dishonest letter.
(c) A dishonest speech.
(d) An honest letter.

3. How does Eusebius open this chapter?
(a) Thanking God for the return of peace to the church.
(b) Wondering about the return of peace to the church.
(c) Worrying about the return of peace to the church.
(d) Summarizing his book.

4. Dionysius then wrote another letter, recording whose view?
(a) Cornelius'.
(b) His own.
(c) Cyprian's.
(d) Stephen's.

5. Who is the Bishop of Tyre?
(a) Piso.
(b) Paulinus.
(c) Proculus.
(d) Probus.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he grew up, Origen was dedicated to good Christian teaching and taught ___________, a Pagan, among others.

2. Origen was born _______ years after Severus became Roman Emperor.

3. Constantius died in 306 A.D. and was proclaimed what by the Romans?

4. Where had Maxentius fortified his troops?

5. Origen aimed to translate what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was peace restored?

2. How does Eusebius open this chapter?

3. To what did Maximan and Maxentius devote themselves?

4. Why did Dionysius write a letter to Stephen?

5. Describe the rule of Maximin and Maxentius.

6. How does Eusebius open this chapter?

7. What happened to the enemies of the Christians?

8. What does Eusebius say about Paul of Samosata?

9. What happened when persecutions ended?

10. What is said about narcissus?

(see the answer keys)

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