Chapter 2 Test: The Challenge of Discipleship

What are the three requirements of every disciple?

• A high school diploma, a college degree, and a successful career

• Self-denial, bearing one’s cross, and following Jesus

• Popularity, fame, and fortune

• Comfort, lots of sleep, and personal safety

The Apostles were torn between which two things?

• Home and adventure

• Comfort and courage

• The way of Jesus and the way of the world

• Wealth and poverty

What did Peter do when Jesus told the Apostles he must suffer, die, and rise again?

• He criticized Jesus.

• He accepted this statement meekly.

• He remained silent.

• He discussed this with the other Apostles.

Why did Jesus say to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan!” (Mk 8:33)?

• Because Peter was being a good example of faith in that moment

• Because Jesus did not know what he was saying

• Because Peter was not thinking of the things of God, but of men

• Because Jesus was angry

What are the events of the Paschal Mystery?

• The Incarnation and Birth of Christ

• The Institution of the Eucharist and the Crucifixion

• Jesus’ Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension

• Jesus’ Transfiguration, Resurrection, and Ascension

What do we call a person who is killed because of his faith?

• A martyr

• A priest

• A sacrament

• A cleric

What distracted the Apostles from fully embracing the way of Jesus?

• Their love for Jesus

• Their parents

• Their inability to get time off work

• The pursuit of fame, power, comfort, and money

When the Apostles fought over who would be the greatest, this was an example of their attachment to the way of the world.

• True

• False

In Peter’s mind, the Messiah was a powerful king who would bring the Jews victory over their Roman conquerors.

• True

• False

The adventure of discipleship does not mirror the Paschal Mystery.

• True

• False