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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 through 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the book opens, where is Barabbas standing?
(a) In the marketplace.
(b) At the bottom of the hill.
(c) In front of the governor.
(d) Near the cross.

2. What event causes the soldiers near the cross to jump to their feet and grab their weapons?
(a) The crowd presses too close.
(b) Thunder roars and lightening begins to flash.
(c) They see Barabbas.
(d) The hill goes dark.

3. What does Barabbas notice about the woman he believes is the mother of the man on the cross?
(a) She looks older than her years.
(b) She cries and clings to a man who grieves for Jesus.
(c) She seems unable to demonstrate the full depths of her grief.
(d) She stares angrily at him.

4. Why would Barabbas normally avoid Golgotha?
(a) It is far out of his way.
(b) His father was crucified on Golgotha.
(c) He feels it is an unclean place of death.
(d) He knows he will hang there one day.

5. What does Barabbas give the girl he meets in Jerusalem?
(a) A letter.
(b) A necklace.
(c) Most of his meal.
(d) A kiss.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barabbas notice about the man carrying the cross as the man prepares to go up the hill?

2. Where does Barabbas spend his first night after arriving in Jerusalem?

3. Why does Barabbas feel that he cannot be forgiven for his sins?

4. What observation does Barabbas make about the conviction of man on the cross?

5. At the end of the evening, who is left with the Fat Woman?

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