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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 30-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the windstorm drive out of the well?
(a) Crows.
(b) Beetles.
(c) Rats.
(d) Snakes.

2. Why does Judas waver in his intent to kill Jesus in the monastery?
(a) He feels the invisible claws dig into his own skull.
(b) He sees the light intensify around Jesus's face.
(c) He hears a noise, and thinks someone might be watching them.
(d) He remembers happy times he and Jesus shared as children.

3. How does Matthew respond when Peter tells him about his dream?
(a) He thinks that Peter is a prophet.
(b) He thinks that Peter is going insane.
(c) He thinks that Peter is possessed.
(d) He thinks that the events must have occurred somewhere.

4. What does Simeon wonder about Jesus when they are at the monastery together?
(a) When Jesus began thinking that he might be the Messiah.
(b) Why Jesus doesn't marry Mary Magdalene.
(c) What hidden pain devours Jesus.
(d) What signals Jesus receives from God.

5. What does Simeon reveal to reassure the people?
(a) God has assured him that he will live to see the Messiah.
(b) Jesus is the Messiah.
(c) The Israelites will be successful in their revolt against the Romans.
(d) Jerusalem will be restored to its former glory.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Nathaniel welcomed into the group of Jesus's disciples?

2. Who beheads John the Baptist?

3. Why is Mary Magdalene killed?

4. Who is the first person to be executed in the novel?

5. What is Jesus's response when Judas reveals his intent to kill him?

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