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According to Mark's gospel, Jesus only spoke to the outsiders in parables.
According to Mark's gospel, Jesus only spoke to the outsiders in parables.
True (A)
The disciples in Mark's gospel are depicted as comprehending Jesus' teachings.
The disciples in Mark's gospel are depicted as comprehending Jesus' teachings.
False (B)
There are two boat scenes in Mark's gospel, chapters 4 to 8.
There are two boat scenes in Mark's gospel, chapters 4 to 8.
False (B)
The disciples are not afraid during the stilling of the storm in Mark 4:35-41.
The disciples are not afraid during the stilling of the storm in Mark 4:35-41.
The name 'disciple' means 'someone who has already learned'.
The name 'disciple' means 'someone who has already learned'.
Jesus' explanation to the disciples in private is a guarantee of their understanding.
Jesus' explanation to the disciples in private is a guarantee of their understanding.
The boat scenes in Mark's gospel are random and unrelated events.
The boat scenes in Mark's gospel are random and unrelated events.
Mark's gospel portrays the disciples as always understanding Jesus' teachings.
Mark's gospel portrays the disciples as always understanding Jesus' teachings.
Jesus' question to the disciples during the stilling of the storm is 'have you understood yet?'
Jesus' question to the disciples during the stilling of the storm is 'have you understood yet?'
The structure of Mark's gospel is random and lacks a clear narrative flow.
The structure of Mark's gospel is random and lacks a clear narrative flow.
Jesus only spoke to the outsiders in parables but explained everything to the disciples in public.
Jesus only spoke to the outsiders in parables but explained everything to the disciples in public.
The disciples in Mark's gospel are depicted as learning and understanding Jesus' teachings.
The disciples in Mark's gospel are depicted as learning and understanding Jesus' teachings.
The boat scenes in Mark's gospel are evenly distributed, with one scene in each of the four chapters from 4 to 8.
The boat scenes in Mark's gospel are evenly distributed, with one scene in each of the four chapters from 4 to 8.
Jesus' question to the disciples during the stilling of the storm is a commentary on their lack of faith.
Jesus' question to the disciples during the stilling of the storm is a commentary on their lack of faith.
The name 'disciple' means 'someone who has already learned and understood'.
The name 'disciple' means 'someone who has already learned and understood'.
Mark's gospel has a clear narrative structure, with the boat scenes serving as a framework for the story.
Mark's gospel has a clear narrative structure, with the boat scenes serving as a framework for the story.
The disciples are portrayed as being fearless during the stilling of the storm in Mark 4:35-41.
The disciples are portrayed as being fearless during the stilling of the storm in Mark 4:35-41.
Jesus' explanations to the disciples in private guarantee their understanding of his teachings.
Jesus' explanations to the disciples in private guarantee their understanding of his teachings.
The passage implies that the outsiders will eventually understand Jesus' teachings.
The passage implies that the outsiders will eventually understand Jesus' teachings.
The three boat scenes in Mark's gospel serve as a reflection of the disciples' growth and understanding.
The three boat scenes in Mark's gospel serve as a reflection of the disciples' growth and understanding.