[a] 1. The author of the gospel of Matthew ____________ .

A. Is unknown B. Was Paul C. Was the disciple, Matthew

[c] 2. The gospel of Matthew was attributed to the disciple, Matthew, __________ .

A. By Paul B. By Peter C. In the second century

[d] 3. The gospel of Matthew is probably first in the New Testament because _______ .

A. It was attributed to a disciple B. It presents Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy C. It is more "Jewish" than the gospels of Mark and Luke D. All of these reasons

[b] 4. The gospel of Matthew was written for a church dominated by ___________ .

A. Gentile Christians B. Jewish Christians C. Supporters of Paul

[c] 5. The gospel of Matthew teaches Christians to _________ .

A. Disregard Jewish law B. Keep the letter of the law C. Live the spirit of the law

[d] 6. The gospel of Matthew differs with Paul's teaching about the importance of _______ .

A. Jewish law B. Striving for perfection C. Reaching out to Gentiles D. All of these

[d] 7. The gospel of Matthew and the letters of Paul agree that ________ .

A. Teaching is the primary spiritual gifts B. Salvation is only through Jesus Christ C. The risen Christ is the first fruit of the resurrection from the dead D. All of these

[b] 8. The gospel of Matthew is ___________ than Paul of diverse views about the resurrection.

A. More critical B. More tolerant C. Less tolerant

[a] 9. The end of the gospel of Matthew affirms that _______ the disciples.

A. Jesus will always be with B. Paul will help C. Peter will lead

[c] 10. The gospel of Matthew treats ________ very harshly.

A. Paul B. Peter C. The Pharisees

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