Multiple Choice Quiz


1	Scholars believe that the Gospel of John is the product of
		A)	a community that looks to Peter as its leading figure
		B)	a community with a unique perspective on Jesus that differed from mainstream Christianity
		C)	an Egyptian Christian community
		D)	the same author that wrote the Book of Revelation


2	An important similarity between John and the Synoptics is
		A)	they agree that Jesus' ministry lasted for at least three years
		B)	that Jesus' cleansing of the Temple occurs near the end of his life
		C)	that the last supper is a Passover meal
		D)	none of the above


3	Among the differences between John and the Synoptics is
		A)	John doesn't mention Jesus' temptation in the wilderness
		B)	John doesn't mention Jesus' baptism
		C)	John doesn't emphasize the Second Coming
		D)	all of the above


4	Jesus' first miracle or "sign" in John is
		A)	the turning of water into wine
		B)	an exorcism
		C)	the raising of Lazarus
		D)	the healing of the blind man


5	Although traditionally the figure of the Beloved Disciple has been identified with the John of the synoptics, most scholars believe it was actually
		A)	Thomas,
		B)	Mary Magdalene
		C)	a representation of the Johannine community's special knowledge of Christ
		D)	John


6	In John's account of the Last Supper,
		A)	Jesus institutes the Eucharist
		B)	Jesus washes his disciples' feet
		C)	Jesus doesn't mention his betrayal
		D)	Jesus rebukes Thomas


7	The "new commandment" Jesus gives in John is
		A)	to love one another
		B)	to love one's enemies
		C)	to make disciples of all nations
		D)	to love one's neighbor


8	John agrees with Luke and Matthew that Jesus first appeared after his resurrection to
		A)	Peter
		B)	all of the disciples
		C)	the Beloved Disciple
		D)	Mary Magdalene


9	On the day of his resurrection, Jesus appeared to the disciples except
		A)	Peter
		B)	the Beloved Disciple
		C)	Thomas
		D)	Mary Magdalene


10	In his final appearance to his disciples Jesus seems to predict
		A)	Peter's martyrdom
		B)	that the Beloved Disciple would remain alive until Jesus' return
		C)	Jesus' Second Coming
		D)	the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple

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