1. According to Matthew's account, what was inscribed on the sign placed above Jesus's head during the crucifixion?
A.THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS
B.THE KING OF THE JEWS
C.JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS
D.HERE IS THE KING OF THE JEWS
2. In Mark's Gospel, what were the two criminals crucified alongside Jesus called?
A.Robbers
B.Thieves
C.Insurrectionists
D.Bandits
3. According to John's Gospel, what did the soldiers do with Jesus's garments at the crucifixion?
A.They divided them by casting lots, and cast lots for his tunic
B.They divided them equally among themselves
C.They gave them to Jesus's mother
D.They burned them at the foot of the cross
4. What did Jesus say to the thief who asked to be remembered in his kingdom?
A.Today you will be with me in paradise
B.You will sit at my right hand in my kingdom
C.Go in peace; your faith has made you whole
D.Truly I say to you, you will enter the kingdom of God
5. According to Matthew and Mark, at what hour did Jesus cry out 'Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani'?
A.The ninth hour
B.The third hour
C.The sixth hour
D.The twelfth hour
6. What physical event occurred when Jesus died according to Matthew's Gospel?
A.The curtain of the temple was torn in two, the earth shook, rocks split, and tombs opened
B.The sun's light failed, darkness came over the whole land, and the curtain tore
C.The temple foundations cracked, and a loud voice was heard from heaven
D.An earthquake occurred, the temple curtain tore, and all the dead rose from their graves
7. What was the name of the man from Arimathea who requested Jesus's body from Pilate?
A.Joseph
B.Nicodemus
C.Simon of Cyrene
D.Barnabas
8. According to the Gospel accounts, how many times did Peter deny Jesus, and what animal's cry marked each denial?
A.Three times; a rooster crowed
B.Three times; a dove cooed
C.Four times; a rooster crowed
D.Two times; a rooster crowed
9. What substance was offered to Jesus to drink during the crucifixion, and at what point was it offered according to Matthew's account?
A.Wine mixed with myrrh or gall before the crucifixion; wine mixed with gall at the cross
B.Pure wine at the beginning; vinegar near the end
C.Water mixed with wine before crucifixion; vinegar at the end
D.Myrrh mixed with frankincense as an anesthetic before crucifixion
10. According to John's Gospel, who stood at the foot of the cross, and what did Jesus say to them?
A.Jesus's mother and the disciple whom he loved; Jesus told his mother the disciple would care for her
B.Jesus's mother Mary Magdalene and Peter; Jesus entrusted them with his mission
C.Jesus's mother, Mary Magdalene, and James; Jesus gave them instructions for the church
D.Jesus's mother and John the Baptist's disciples; Jesus reconciled them with his followers