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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Simeon tell Jesus's mother, in regard to her son?
(a) He is unsure whether Jesus is suited to the role of being the Messiah.
(b) It is God that torments him, not a demon, so there can be no exorcism.
(c) She must resign herself to the fact that Jesus will die young.
(d) He will have a very difficult life, because he is the Messiah.

2. What does Jesus's mother recall as he passes her, carrying the cross that he built?
(a) The visitors that brought him gifts when he was young.
(b) Happy memories of his childhood.
(c) A message that was delivered to her by God.
(d) The moment of his birth.

3. When did Jesus first feel the clawing sensation?
(a) At 3.
(b) At 12.
(c) At 15.
(d) At 9.

4. Who is the first person to be executed in the novel?
(a) Judas.
(b) Simeon.
(c) The Zealot.
(d) John the Baptist.

5. Why does Jesus commit sins?
(a) To better relate to his followers, because they too are sinners.
(b) Because he is human, and therefore imperfect.
(c) To convince his followers that he is unworthy of being the Messiah.
(d) To make God detest him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jesus's mother look at him when he struggles and falls under the weight of the cross he built?

2. Why is Jesus's mother embarrassed when the cross is hoisted for the first execution in the novel?

3. How does Jesus feel about these dreams?

4. What does Mary want Simeon to explain to her when he visits?

5. When does the clawing sensation occur for Jesus?

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