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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. After his time in the desert, where does God bring Jesus?

2. Who joins Jesus's group of disciples in Chapter 21?

3. Andrew compares John the Baptist to whom?

4. What does Barabbas accuse Jesus of while he and his disciples are in Jerusalem?

5. What does Jesus's mother wail about in Chapter 21?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Simeon come to see Jesus in Capernaum?

2. What do Jesus's disciples do after Jesus is captured by the mob at Gethsemane?

3. How does Jesus change the significance of the paschal meal?

4. What does Jesus say to Pilate, regarding Rome, the first time they meet?

5. Why does Barabbas confront Jesus at Simon's Inn?

6. What happens to Jesus and his disciples in the temple of Jerusalem?

7. How does Jesus react when he reads what Matthew has written in scripture?

8. What does the angel who visits Matthew in Capernaum demand of him?

9. What happens when Jesus meets John the Baptist?

10. How is Jerusalem described in Chapter 16?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mary is hailed as the blessed mother of the Son of God, but in "The Last Temptation of Christ," she often feels far from blessed. What does Mary want for her only son? Why is she always upset about the situation Jesus is in? How does she feel about God's involvement in her and her son's life? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

The Israelites are being oppressed by the Romans, and some people resent Jesus's willingness to help those on both sides of the struggle. Why is he so willing to help his enemies? How do they repay him? How do they react when he helps them, or attempts to? What effect does his willingness to help his enemies have on his reputation? What does it say about his character? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Jesus prevents an angry mob from stoning Mary Magdalene. Why did the mob want to stone her? What crime did she commit? What logic does Jesus use to stop the mob from stoning her? Why does he save her? What effect does his saving her have on their relationship,? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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