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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 A Brilliant Mistake.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first law given in Deuteronomy?
(a) thou shall not bear false witness.
(b) to worship in a central place.
(c) thou shall not make idols.
(d) to cease offering blood sacrifices.

2. According to the laws of Deuteronomy, where was the central place for sacrifices?
(a) Jerusalem.
(b) Horeb.
(c) Bethlehem.
(d) Shiloh.

3. To determine if insertions have been made in a text, two or more of what elements must be present?
(a) cross references, credentials, and clear writing style.
(b) dates, times, proper names, and subject matter.
(c) wording, grammar, syntax, theme, and literary structure.
(d) vocabulary, annotated references, and historical context.

4. What was so attractive about Wellhausen's summary?
(a) it placed Author P at the right place in the right time.
(b) it drew distinctions between fact and fiction.
(c) it was conclusive in its finding.
(d) it placed a priestly source in a priestly period.

5. Why can J and E not be separated on the basis of style alone?
(a) there is not enough evidence of stylistic differences.
(b) there are too many similarities in their styles.
(c) the books are not long enough to make that call.
(d) there really are no stylistic differences.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the status of Aaron in the narrative of Author E?

2. When did the early scholars consider that Author D wrote?

3. Which group of priests do the writers J and P favor?

4. To what does Author E give more preeminence in his writing?

5. Why does Baruch Halpern eliminate the possibility that a king had written Deuteronomy?

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