Chapter 3 Lesson 3 Quiz

Why can there be no contradiction among the passages of Sacred Scripture?

• Because they are written by different authors

• Because they are interpreted by scholars

• Because God is the Author of the whole of Sacred Scripture

• Because they are translated into many languages

What is the nature of an apparent contradiction in Sacred Scripture?

• A mistake in the text

• A difference in translation

• Improper interpretation or understanding

• A historical error

What do scriptures reveal according to the text?

• Only historical events

• Only divine meaning

• Historical events and divine meaning

• Only cultural practices

What factors should be considered to understand the intent of the Sacred Author?

• The author's personal life

• The conditions of the time and culture

• The author's favorite books

• The author's family background

What is a literary form or genre?

• A type of music

• A way of writing with its own rules

• A form of dance

• A type of painting

Which of the following is NOT a literary form mentioned in the text?

• Historical

• Juridical

• Musical

• Prophetic

What is a characteristic of most Scripture according to the text?

• It is written in a complex language.

• It is a collection of fictional stories.

• It is written in a simple language but can be misleading.

• It is only accessible to scholars.

How are the events in the Book of Genesis described?

• As fictional stories.

• As events that occurred, highlighting their importance.

• As modern literature.

• As myths with no real basis.

What is suggested as the best way to begin understanding a book of Scripture?

• By analyzing its fictional elements.

• By understanding the literal sense first.

• By comparing it to modern literature.

• By focusing on its historical inaccuracies.

How old are the books of the Bible according to the text?

• 500 - 1000 years old.

• 1000 - 2000 years old.

• 2000 - 4000 years old.

• 4000 - 6000 years old.