Question 1

In Mark's Gospel,the only person who recognized the significance of Jesus' death was

Accepted Answer

A) Mary. 
B) an unnamed Roman soldier. 
C) Peter. 
D) James. 
A) Mary. 
B) an unnamed Roman soldier. 
C) Peter. 
D) James. B

Question 2

The "messianic secret" refers to

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A) the knowledge that Jesus was the messiah,which only Peter recognized at the close of the Galilean campaign. 
B) Jesus' reluctance to have news of his miracles spread. 
C) the fact that Gentiles were more receptive to Jesus' message than Jews. 
D) the fact that most of Jesus' disciples' identities remained secret during his lifetime. 
A) the knowledge that Jesus was the messiah,which only Peter recognized at the close of the Galilean campaign. 
B) Jesus' reluctance to have news of his miracles spread. 
C) the fact that Gentiles were more receptive to Jesus' message than Jews. 
D) the fact that most of Jesus' disciples' identities remained secret during his lifetime. B

Question 3

Despite tradition,the author of the Gospel of Mark is anonymous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Mark's Gospel is

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A) clearly divided north/south and includes only a single trip to Jerusalem. 
B) clearly divided east/west and includes several trips to Jerusalem. 
C) almost exclusively focused on Jesus' life in Galilee. 
D) apparently the Gospel most faithful to the chronology of Jesus' actual life. 
A) clearly divided north/south and includes only a single trip to Jerusalem. 
B) clearly divided east/west and includes several trips to Jerusalem. 
C) almost exclusively focused on Jesus' life in Galilee. 
D) apparently the Gospel most faithful to the chronology of Jesus' actual life.

Question 5

Significantly,Mark introduced Jesus in his narrative

Accepted Answer

A) in Bethlehem. 
B) at the Jordan River. 
C) on the road to Damascus. 
D) on the Plain of Gennesaret in Galilee. 
A) in Bethlehem. 
B) at the Jordan River. 
C) on the road to Damascus. 
D) on the Plain of Gennesaret in Galilee.

Question 6

Mark implied that Jesus' family

Accepted Answer

A) attempted to undermine his ministry. 
B) attempted to protect him from outside forces as much as possible. 
C) strove to preserve his memory after his death. 
D) were often the only people who recognized his divinity early in his life. 
A) attempted to undermine his ministry. 
B) attempted to protect him from outside forces as much as possible. 
C) strove to preserve his memory after his death. 
D) were often the only people who recognized his divinity early in his life.

Question 7

The narrative technique frequently used by Mark,in which one story is inserted inside another,is called

Accepted Answer

A) parable. 
B) simile. 
C) intercalation. 
D) allegory. 
A) parable. 
B) simile. 
C) intercalation. 
D) allegory.

Question 8

Mark's Gospel was composed

Accepted Answer

A) during Jesus' lifetime. 
B) immediately following Jesus' death,about 35 CE. 
C) about 66-70 CE,during the Jewish Revolt against Rome. 
D) at least ten generations after Jesus' death. 
A) during Jesus' lifetime. 
B) immediately following Jesus' death,about 35 CE. 
C) about 66-70 CE,during the Jewish Revolt against Rome. 
D) at least ten generations after Jesus' death.

Question 9

In Mark's Gospel,Jesus' longest speech addressed the topic of

Accepted Answer

A) the imminent destruction of Jerusalem. 
B) moneylenders in the temple. 
C) his disciples' betrayal. 
D) the necessity of his suffering and death. 
A) the imminent destruction of Jerusalem. 
B) moneylenders in the temple. 
C) his disciples' betrayal. 
D) the necessity of his suffering and death.

Question 10

The oldest surviving reference to Mark's authorship of the Gospel comes from

Accepted Answer

A) Josephus. 
B) Eleazar. 
C) Simon of Cyrene. 
D) Papias. 
A) Josephus. 
B) Eleazar. 
C) Simon of Cyrene. 
D) Papias.

Question 11

As Son of Man,the Markan Jesus assumes the authority to prescribe revolutionary changes in Jewish Law and custom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The eschaton is

Accepted Answer

A) Jesus' title as the eldest son of the household. 
B) the list of miracles Mark attributed to Jesus. 
C) the end of history as we know it. 
D) the period in which Jesus suffered on the cross. 
A) Jesus' title as the eldest son of the household. 
B) the list of miracles Mark attributed to Jesus. 
C) the end of history as we know it. 
D) the period in which Jesus suffered on the cross.

Question 13

Parousia is a Greek word that describes the persecution and martyrdom of Peter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Mark did not consult any of Jesus' associates (some of whom were undoubtedly still alive)in writing his Gospel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Unhappy with the open-ended finality of Mark's Gospel,later editors added to the story to make it more consistent with Matthew and Luke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

It is likely that the appearance of devils and demonic possession,as well as the dualism of the universe found in Jewish literature,has its roots in

Accepted Answer

A) Indian Hinduism. 
B) Persian Zoroastrianism. 
C) Chinese Buddhism. 
D) Celtic paganism. 
A) Indian Hinduism. 
B) Persian Zoroastrianism. 
C) Chinese Buddhism. 
D) Celtic paganism.

Question 17

In Mark's version of the Transfiguration,the disciples see Jesus transformed and seated beside

Accepted Answer

A) Moses and Elijah. 
B) Moses and David. 
C) Solomon and Isaac. 
D) Solomon and David. 
A) Moses and Elijah. 
B) Moses and David. 
C) Solomon and Isaac. 
D) Solomon and David.

Question 18

The focus of the Gospel of Mark is

Accepted Answer

A) Jesus' teachings. 
B) Jesus' life story. 
C) Jesus' actions. 
D) Jesus' relationship to God. 
A) Jesus' teachings. 
B) Jesus' life story. 
C) Jesus' actions. 
D) Jesus' relationship to God.

Question 19

Mark's account of the Last Supper differs greatly from Paul's earlier description.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What phrase does Mark use to describe Jesus' three essential roles?

Accepted Answer

A) Son of Man. 
B) Son of God. 
C) Messiah. 
D) Son of the Father. 
A) Son of Man. 
B) Son of God. 
C) Messiah. 
D) Son of the Father.

In Mark's Gospel,the only person who recognized the significance of Jesus' death was

The "messianic secret" refers to

Despite tradition,the author of the Gospel of Mark is anonymous.

Mark's Gospel is

Significantly,Mark introduced Jesus in his narrative

Mark implied that Jesus' family

The narrative technique frequently used by Mark,in which one story is inserted inside another,is called

Mark's Gospel was composed

In Mark's Gospel,Jesus' longest speech addressed the topic of

The oldest surviving reference to Mark's authorship of the Gospel comes from

As Son of Man,the Markan Jesus assumes the authority to prescribe revolutionary changes in Jewish Law and custom.

The eschaton is

Parousia is a Greek word that describes the persecution and martyrdom of Peter.

Mark did not consult any of Jesus' associates (some of whom were undoubtedly still alive)in writing his Gospel.

Unhappy with the open-ended finality of Mark's Gospel,later editors added to the story to make it more consistent with Matthew and Luke.

It is likely that the appearance of devils and demonic possession,as well as the dualism of the universe found in Jewish literature,has its roots in

In Mark's version of the Transfiguration,the disciples see Jesus transformed and seated beside

The focus of the Gospel of Mark is

Mark's account of the Last Supper differs greatly from Paul's earlier description.

What phrase does Mark use to describe Jesus' three essential roles?

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Exam 7: Marks Portrait of Jesus

In Mark's Gospel,the only person who recognized the significance of Jesus' death was

The "messianic secret" refers to

Despite tradition,the author of the Gospel of Mark is anonymous.

Mark's Gospel is

Significantly,Mark introduced Jesus in his narrative

Mark implied that Jesus' family

The narrative technique frequently used by Mark,in which one story is inserted inside another,is called

Mark's Gospel was composed

In Mark's Gospel,Jesus' longest speech addressed the topic of

The oldest surviving reference to Mark's authorship of the Gospel comes from

As Son of Man,the Markan Jesus assumes the authority to prescribe revolutionary changes in Jewish Law and custom.

The eschaton is

Parousia is a Greek word that describes the persecution and martyrdom of Peter.

Mark did not consult any of Jesus' associates (some of whom were undoubtedly still alive)in writing his Gospel.

Unhappy with the open-ended finality of Mark's Gospel,later editors added to the story to make it more consistent with Matthew and Luke.

It is likely that the appearance of devils and demonic possession,as well as the dualism of the universe found in Jewish literature,has its roots in

In Mark's version of the Transfiguration,the disciples see Jesus transformed and seated beside

The focus of the Gospel of Mark is

Mark's account of the Last Supper differs greatly from Paul's earlier description.

What phrase does Mark use to describe Jesus' three essential roles?

An Overview of the New Testament

How the New Testament Was Formed and Handed Down to Us

The Diverse World of First-Century Judaism

The World of Greek Thought and Culture

The World of Roman Political Power

The Gospels

Matthews Portrait of Jesus

Lukes Portrait of Jesus

Johns Reinterpretation of Jesus

The Continuing Quest for the Historical Jesus

Lukes Account of the Early Church: the Book of Acts

Paul

Unity,freedom,and Christs Return

Freedom From Law and Justification by Faith

Letters From Prison

Continuing the Pauline Tradition

General Letters on Faith and Behavior

Continuing the Apocalyptic Hope

Outside the Canon: Other Early Christian Literature

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