Question 1

How is Q material distributed in Matthew and Luke?

Accepted Answer

A)  The basic sequence of the material is the same. 
B)  Q material is almost always located in different places. 
C)  Luke tends to place Q material in long speeches, while Matthew does not. 
D)  Q material is found in Mark, not in Matthew or Luke.

Question 2

What is the Four-Source Hypothesis? Is Markan priority necessarily connected with this theory? If so, why? If not, what other plausible theories for the Synoptic Problem might work in light of Markan priority?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which of the following is least common when the Synoptic Gospels share a story or saying?

Accepted Answer

A)  Matthew and Luke agree against Mark. 
B)  Matthew and Mark agree against Luke. 
C)  Mark and Luke agree against Matthew. 
D)  Matthew, Mark, and Luke all disagree.

Question 4

Which of the following is not from Q material?

Accepted Answer

A)  The preaching of John the Baptist 
B)  The Beatitudes 
C)  The Lord's Prayer 
D)  The Passion

Question 5

The Gospel of Mark is written in better, more polished Greek than the Gospel of Matthew.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Who assembled all the miracle stories dispersed throughout Mark into one large collection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Matthew 
B)  Luke 
C)  John 
D)  Thomas

Exam 7: The Synoptic Problem and Its Significance for Interpretation