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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 22 through 41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Towards the end of his conversation with Barabbas, what does the passing group of men tell the red-beaded man?
(a) The Pharisees were coming.
(b) Barabbas was the one that was supposed to die on Golgotha.
(c) The Master had risen from the dead.
(d) The Roman soldiers were on their way.

2. Why doesn't Barabbas believe that the man on the cross is the Messiah?
(a) Because the man didn't save himself.
(b) Because Barabbas knows he is guilty.
(c) Because Barabbas dislikes the Jews.
(d) Because Barabbas is too cynical.

3. What comment does the fat woman make that offends the girl Barabbas meets in Jerusalem?
(a) The Romans made the right decision to set Barabbas free.
(b) The Jews made the right decision to set Barabbas free.
(c) It doesn't matter who was crucified, as long as Barabbas was saved.
(d) Barabbas should have been crucified.

4. Who greets Barabbas and the girl as they walk down the streets of Jerusalem?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) His friends.
(d) The child.

5. What did the hare-lipped girl see at the tomb?
(a) An angel.
(b) Barabbas.
(c) The red-bearded man.
(d) Two Roman soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were the Jewish people given the opportunity to pardon one prisoner's death sentence?

2. Why would Barabbas normally avoid Golgotha?

3. What explanation did the red-bearded man give for Barabbas's interest in the crucified man?

4. What event does Barabbas accuse the red-bearded man of falsifying?

5. How does Barabbas react to the comments that the passing group of men make towards him and the red-beaded man?

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