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Barabbas | Quiz

Pär Lagerkvist
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Barabbas | Quiz

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1)

What does Barabbas pretend to want? (from Pages 42 through 63)

A good skill.
A home and a family.
Love.
To understand the Christian doctrine.
2)

Why is Barabbas envious of the Christians? (from Pages 123 through 144)

They are at peace in death.
They are not afraid of death.
They are free.
They have a purpose.
3)

How does the believer describe the "realm of the dead"? (from Pages 42 through 63)

As nothing.
A path of light.
A beautiful meadow.
Just like home, only cleaner and better.
4)

What does the believer that Barabbas meets in the village on the mountain look like? (from Pages 42 through 63)

Like any normal man.
Robust and healthy.
Unusually cheerful and attractive.
Parched skin and lack-luster eyes.
5)

How did the believers react to the hare-lipped girl after the red-bearded man spoke to them? (from Pages 42 through 63)

They ignore her presence.
They argue with her.
They appear to be embarrassed for her.
They applaud.
6)

What is in the hare-lipped girl's tomb? (from Pages 64 through 81)

A shroud.
The body of her stillborn child.
The bones of her father and mother.
Nothing.
7)

What does Barabbas find in the Jewish catacombs? (from Pages 123 through 144)

A shroud.
The red-bearded man.
A jar of scrolls.
Nothing.
8)

Who do the Christians claim started the fires in Rome? (from Pages 123 through 144)

The Pharisees.
The band of Thieves.
Caesar.
The potter.
9)

How did Barabbas meet the hare-lipped girl? (from Pages 64 through 81)

Her father was a thief.
He captured her on a raid.
At the fat woman's house.
She cared for him when his leg was wounded.
10)

What does the believer find odd about Barabbas's question? (from Pages 42 through 63)

No one else has argued with him about heaven.
No one else has ever commented on his appearance.
No one else has ever asked him about the "realm of the dead."
He is surprised at Barabbas's unbelief.
11)

What do Barabbas and Sahak speak of for the first few days above ground? (from Pages 103 through 122)

The smell of the air.
The hard work of plowing.
The harsh overseer.
Their miraculous escape from the mine.
12)

What secret about Eliahu does no one know? (from Pages 64 through 81)

Eliahu is Barabbas' father.
Eliahu is a Pharisee.
Eliahu is the hare-lipped girl's brother.
Eliahu betrayed Jesus.
13)

What warning does the red-beaded man give the believers? (from Pages 42 through 63)

The Romans demand bribes.
They might soon be persecuted.
The blind man is a Roman spy.
Barabbas is a Roman spy.
14)

What do the soldiers do once Sahak is dead? (from Pages 103 through 122)

They hurriedly leave the hill.
They slowly return to their duties.
The kneel in prayer.
They burn his body.
15)

How does Barabbas react to the physical appearance of the believer he meets in the village on the mountain? (from Pages 42 through 63)

He is curious, yet cautious.
He is surprised.
He is angry.
He is repulsed.
16)

What religious philosophy does the overseer have? (from Pages 82 through 102)

Worship all gods so none of them will be offended.
Worship the state that takes care of you.
One God for all men.
Worship no one and worry about nothing.
17)

What observation does Barabbas make about prayer after Sahak's death? (from Pages 103 through 122)

He has no one to pray to.
He will pray to all the gods.
God is always waiting.
He cannot pray without Sahak.
18)

Where do Barabbas and Sahak sleep at night? (from Pages 82 through 102)

On low planks of wood outside the mine.
Beside the smelting pit.
Underground, in the mine.
In the cave, near the mill.
19)

How does the character in Barabbas' dream respond to his question? (from Pages 123 through 144)

I have always loved you.
I am praying for you.
You must flee.
Follow me.
20)

Whom does Barabbas talk to while in the prison? (from Pages 123 through 144)

The potter.
The old man with the Galilean accent.
The jailer.
No one.
21)

What does Barabbas think about as he carries the hare-lipped girl's body? (from Pages 64 through 81)

Of the fat woman.
Of his own death.
Of murdering the Christians.
Of a time when he told her he loved her.
22)

What was inscribed on the back of Sahak's slave medallion? (from Pages 82 through 102)

Symbols that represent Jesus' name.
The name of the mine owner.
A cross.
The mark of the Roman state.
23)

What was significant about Eliahu's attack on Barabbas? (from Pages 64 through 81)

Eliahu is a Christian.
Eliahu had been his best friend.
His friends think it made him a man.
It is his first murder.
24)

Who releases Barabbas and Sahak from the mines? (from Pages 82 through 102)

The red-bearded man.
Their owner.
The overseer.
The Emperor.
25)

Why does Barabbas feel he has a stronger bond with Jesus than the Christians? (from Pages 42 through 63)

Because Jesus literally died in his place on the cross.
Because they share the same birthday.
Because Jesus was a loner, like himself.
Because Barabbas sees Jesus for who he really is.
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