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Freshman Test 2 review 2023
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This type of biblical criticism seeks the best and most accurate possible text handed down from ancient times.
Redaction Criticism
Textual Criticism
Historical Criticism
Source Criticism
2
What is the pattern of events in the Bible through which God clearly reveals his presence and saving actions called?
salvation history
Jewish history
moral history
historical revelation
3
The Deuterocanonical books are Old Testament books accepted in Catholicism but not by Protestants. How many are there?
12
5
7
10
4
Why is it important to understnad the different literary genres in the Bible?
It provides insights into the historical context of the BIble.
It helps readers identify the main characters in the Bible.
It allows readers to interpret the text correctly.
It helps readers appreciate the artistic value of the text.
5
What is the collection of ancient scrolls found on the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea called?
the Dead Sea Scrolls
the Gospels
the New Testament
the Book of Revelation
6
Which of the following is NOT a key element in Catholic interpretation of Sacred Scripture?
The whole of Sacred Scripture
Sacred Tradition
Magisterium
Personal opinion
7
What is the Magisterium?
All of the above
A reliable and credible guide for interpreting Scripture
The Church's living teaching office
All the bishops of the world in communion with the Pope
8
Which books are considered the heart of the Bible?
Psalms
Gospels
Prophecy
Pentateuch
9
Who is believed to have authored most of the Dead Sea Scrolls?
Roman scholars
Ancient Egyptian priests
A Jewish sect known as the Essenes
The Apostle Paul
10
Which criteria for the canon of Scripture meant that the texts were used in the Church's official, public prayer?
Apostolic Origin
Universal acceptance
Consistency
Liturgical Use
11
Which criteria for the canon of Scripture meant that the book was coherent with other universally accepted writings?
Consistency
Apostolic Origin
Liturgical Use
Universal acceptance
12
What do we call the assistance the Holy Spirit gave the human authors to communicate God's message of salvation?
Divine Dictation
Divine Inspiration
Divine Testimony
Divine Tradition
13
What is writing that uses symbolic imagery regarding end-times and offering hope to persecuted communities?
Religious History
Parables
Apocalyptic Literature
Proverbs
14
What are the Dead Sea Scrolls?
Scrolls written by early Christians
A series of letters from ancient philosophers
A type of religious artifact from Egypt
A collection of ancient Jewish texts
15
What contains advice and reprimands to the early churches on Christian living?
Religious History
Laws
Letters
Proverbs
16
What is the term for interpreting scripture that emphasizes the plain meaning of the text and historical accuracy?
Allegorical sense
Mystical sense
Anagogical sense
Literal sense
17
What is the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls for understanding religious history?
They reveal the teachings of ancient Buddhist monks
They contain lost gospels of the New Testament
They shed light on the beliefs and practices of ancient Judaism
They provide insights into early Christian theology
18
What does the Magisterium do?
Acts in order to tell the faithful what to think
Acts with authority over the Bible
None of the above
Acts under the guidance of the Holy Spirit
19
Why is St. Jerome notable in the history of biblical scholarship?
He was a renowned biblical commentator.
He authored several apocryphal books in the Bible.
He is best known for translating the Latin Vulgate.
He was the first person to write the entire Bible.
20
Who has the responsibility to interpret Sacred Scripture and to teach the message God revealed to the Apostles?
All of the faithful
The laity
All priests
The Magisterium
21
This type of criticism examines the style, structure, and language of the text.
Literary Criticism
Redaction Criticism
Form Criticism
Textual Criticism
22
Why are stories and narratives effective forms of communication?
They entertain the readers.
They offer solutions to personal challenges.
They engage the brain's natural ability to process information.
They provide straightforward answers to life's questions.
23
Which is an example of a literary genre found in the Bible?
Fantasy
Biography
History
Opinion
24
Which genre of literature in the Bible aims to construct logical arguments?
Narrative
Prophetic
Rhetoric
Poetry
25
This type of criticism identifies the literary form, or genre, of the text.
Literary Criticism
Textual Criticism
Form Criticism
Redaction Criticism
26
This type of criticism tries to identify the sources that the biblical authors used to compose their text.
Historical Criticism
Redaction Criticism
Literary Criticism
Source Criticism
27
Which are teaching stories used to impart understanding, wisdom, guidance, etc.?
Parables
Religious History
Proverbs
Letters
28
How does the Protestant Bible differ from the Catholic Bible?
The books of the New Testament differ.
The books of the Gospels differ.
The books of the Old Testament differ.
They don't differ.
29
Which term originates from the Greek word
biblia
, meaning "books"?
Agorophobia
Bible
Scriptures
Babel
30
What are emotional and poetic expressions of connection with God, requests for guidance, strength, comfort, and so on?
Prayers
Letters
Parables
Apocalyptic Literature
31
This field identifies and describes the historical situation when a text was written.
Literary Criticism
Historical Criticism
Source Criticism
Redaction Criticism
32
What is the canon of scripture?
A collection of religious artifacts from ancient times
A group of clergy members responsible for interpreting scripture
A term for the teachings of Jesus
A list of books that are considered authoritative and inspired by God
33
Which are narratives of past events infused with theological truths about the meaning of those events?
Religious history
Parables
Proverbs
Apocalyptic Literature
34
What is the main function of poetry in the Bible?
To provide straightforward information
To convey emotions and stimulate imagination
To entertain readers with creative language
To present logical arguments and persuade readers
35
What is the two-step process for biblical exegesis as laid out by
Dei Verbum
?
First alone praying with the passage, then praying with others
First reading the passage literally, then reading it scientifically
First investigating human author's intention, and then what God reveals
First investingating what God reveals, and then the human authors intention
36
To understand what the human authors of the Bible intended to say, what should we focus our attention on?
the literary genres used by the author
the ways people spoke and wrote
the culture of the time
all of the above
37
Which of the following is NOT one of teh criteria used in the early Church for determining the canonicity of a book?
Popularity
Apostolic origin
Consistency
Universal acceptance
38
Why can poetry be difficult to understand?
It lacks clear messages and important information.
It focuses on ceoncrete details and simpole prose.
It requires extensive background knowledge.
It uses complex language and metaphors.
39
Which form of biblical interpretation considers the plain meaning of the text?
literal
contextual
figurative
foundational
40
This field of study looks at how and why texts were edited and combined to create the final version of a biblical book.
Source Criticism
Historical Criticism
Redaction Criticism
Textual Criticism
41
What is the process of interpreting Scripture called?
Dogma
Analogy
Magisterium
Exegesis
42
Which version of the Bible is often considered the official translation for liturgical use in the Catholic Church?
New American Bible (NAB)
New International Version (NIV)
Revised Standard Version (RSV)
King James Version (KJV)
43
What is the critical interpretation and explanation of Sacred Scripture?
Divine Inspiration
exegesis
the fundamentalist approach
the historical approach
44
What crisis occurred in the sixth century BC when many Jewish People were captures as slaves and taken from their land?
Egyptian Slavery
Assyrian Conquest
Persian Captivity
Babylonian Exile
45
What gives instructions on living in right relationship with God and other people?
Apocalyptic Literature
Law
Proverbs
Parables
46
What are the books of the Bible called that have met the standard to be approved as the inspired Word of God?
Nicene Creed
Canon of the Magisterium
Canon of Sacred Scripture
Septuagint
47
To help deepen our understanding of Scripture, what do scholars include in their study of the Bible?
Languages
All of these
Anthropology
Archaeology
48
In seekeing out the literal sense of Scripture, what should one take into account for a good interpretation?
Weather patterns
Spirituality
Cultural context
Allegory
49
Which term indicates the study of human activity and history by means of excavating and analyzing artifacts?
Allegory
Analogy
Agorophobia
Archaeology
50
What can help a person better understand the meaning of a biblical text?
Knowing the historical events of that time period
When it was written
The French language
a and b only
51
What is meant by the literal sense of a Scripture passage?
Its historical meaning
Its scientific meaning
Its plain meaning
Its metaphorical meaning
52
What are short, wise sayings on living a life that is pleasing to God?
Letters
Parables
Laws
Proverbs
53
Who are the successors to the Apostles sent by Jesus to preach, teach, and sanctify the diocese they lead?
the parish council
the bishops
the priests
the laity
54
How many books does the Old Testament contain, and how many does the New Testament contain?
Forty-six, seventy-three
Twenty-seven, forty-six
Forty-six, twenty-seven
Seventy-three, twenty-seven
55
What are some of the important recent findings in the field of biblical archaeology?
All of these
The Nag Hammadi Manuscripts
The Dead Sea Scrolls
The Roman city of Sepphoris
56
Which Protestant translation of the Bible is known for its literary quality and influence on the English language?
New International Version (NIV)
New American Bible (NAB)
King James Version (KJV)
Revised Standard Version (RSV)
57
Which of the following is not a literary form that can be found in the Bible?
Prayer
Mystery
Poem
Song
58
Where were the Dead Sea Scrolls discovered?
In the Vatican archives
In a library in Jerusalem
In the Qumran caves near the Dead Sea
In the ruins of the ancient city of Sepphoris
59
Which of the following is NOT one of the spiritual senses of Scripture?
Moral
Allegorical
Anagogical
Archaeological
60
Which criteria for the canon of Scripture meant that the book was received by all the Christian communities of the time?
Universal acceptance
Liturgical Use
Consistency
Apostolic Origin
