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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Barabbas hidden just before sunrise on the third day after the crucifixion?

2. How does Barabbas react to the physical appearance of the believer he meets in the village on the mountain?

3. How does the girl that Barabbas meets in Jerusalem appear?

4. What comment does the fat woman make that offends the girl Barabbas meets in Jerusalem?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the red-bearded man confess to Barabbas?

2. What does Barabbas notice about the people in Jerusalem the day after the crucifixion?

3. Why does Barabbas feel he has a stronger bond with Jesus than the Christians?

4. To what do the characters at the fat woman's house attribute the halo Barabbas describes seeing?

5. What does Barabbas think about as he lies awake next to the fat woman on his first night of freedom?

6. How does the fat woman react to Barabbas staying in Jerusalem?

7. Describe Barabbas' appearance.

8. Describe Jesus as Barabbas sees him.

9. How do the characters react when the hill goes dark?

10. Describe Barabbas' actions and thoughts on the resurrection morning.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the themes of monotheism (the worship of one God) and polytheism (the worship of multiple gods) affect the characters in the novel? What implications does the introduction of monotheism have for the Romans? What implications would the introduction of polytheism have for the Jews and Christians? Why might Barabbas have chosen to search for faith in both theologies?

Essay Topic 2

How does Sahak's attitude affect his character and other characters in the novel? What events and experiences appear to affect Sahak's attitude? What role does Sahak play in Barabbas's life and how does absence affect Barabbas's character?

Essay Topic 3

How does the news of the impending persecution of the Christians affect the characters in the low-vaulted room? Describe the forms of persecution the Christians in the novel face. How do they react to their persecutions? What effect do their persecutions and reactions have on Barabbas?

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