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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. What does Sahak inscribe on the back of Barabbas' slave medallion?

2. How old is Barabbas when he becomes a slave in a Roman governor's house?

3. After Barabbas stops praying, what does he do when Sahak prays?

4. What weapon does Barabbas use to kill the man by the stoning pit?

5. Which spirit do the thieve believe might have possessed Barabbas and killed him?

Short Essay Questions

1. To what do the thieves attribute Barabbas's odd behavior?

2. Why does Sahak refuse to the leave the mines without Barabbas?

3. What explanation does Sahak give the governor for the inscription on the back of his medallion?

4. What does Barabbas do after burying the hare-lipped girl?

5. Describe the one-eyed man.

6. What does Barabbas think about as he carries the hare-lipped girl's body?

7. How does the governor view Barabbas?

8. Describe Barabbas and Sahak's relationship above ground.

9. What explanation does Barabbas give the governor for the inscription on the back of his medallion?

10. After his initial whipping, what does Barabbas do while Sahak prays?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the relationship between Barabbas and the fat woman. Compare and contrast their relationship with Barabbas' relationship with the hare-lipped girl. What events and elements affect each relationship? How do the two woman affect Barabbas' character development?

Essay Topic 3

What might be Barabbas's motivation for returning to the band of thieves? Compare and contrast the roles Barabbas plays within the band of thieves both before and after Jesus' crucifixion. What events and experiences influenced any change he might have experienced and why?

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