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