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The Robe | Quiz

Lloyd C. Douglas
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The Robe | Quiz

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1)

Why is Marcellus so welcome at the House of Eupolis in Athens? (from Chapters VIII through X)

It is Demetrius's family home.
The innkeeper is afraid of the Tribune.
Marcellus has money.
Marcellus's father had stayed there years ago.
2)

When Diana escapes Capri with Demetrius, who does Demetrius believe is taking care of them? (from Chapters XXI through XXV)

The senator.
Jesus.
Marcellus.
Tiberius.
3)

How does Benjamin, the tailor, know where the robe is from just by looking at it? (from Chapters VIII through X)

The Robe is woven without a seam, which is done only in Galilee.
It is so shabby that he can tell it from a worn-down region.
He knows it is what Jesus wore in Jerusalem.
It is made by Samaritans, in their style.
4)

When Demetrius shows Marcellus the Robe, how does Marcellus react? (from Chapters VIII through X)

He immediately tries the robe on.
He is happy the slave brought the robe along.
He throws the robe in the fire.
He is so angry, he tells Demetrius he will sell him.
5)

Why does Tiberius rescind his offer to make Marcellus commander of the villa guard after hearing Marcus' story in Chapter 10? (from Chapters VIII through X)

He has offered to position to another man.
He has forgotten all about the offer.
He believes Marcellus to be weak.
He thinks him worthy of a higher position.
6)

According to Justus, how do Jews express themselves since they neither carve nor draw? (from Chapters XI through XIII)

They write poetry.
They sing and tell stories.
They play-act and write.
They paint.
7)

What makes Demetrius decide that Diana can no longer stay at Capri? (from Chapters XXI through XXV)

Marcellus is known to be alive.
She must marry soon.
The senator wants her home.
Caligula pays her impudent attention.
8)

What does Diana do in Arpino to avoid being seen by the emperor's men? (from Chapters XXI through XXV)

Hides in their attic.
Dresses as a boy at all times.
Works in the melon fields.
Marries a local man.
9)

When Marcellus speaks of his irritation over mistreated animals, what subject does his traveling companion bring up in Chapter 12? (from Chapters XI through XIII)

Judaism.
Fish.
Roman rule.
Flowers.
10)

Why is Marcellus reluctant to return to Benjamin to pick up the repaired robe himself the following day? (from Chapters VIII through X)

He thinks Benjamin is very old and in danger of dying soon.
He feels the repairs costs too much.
Benjamin asks many questions, and he does not wish to review the tragedy.
Because Benjamin is Jewish, and he should not associate with him.
11)

When Marcellus discovers that Justus has left with his grandson in Chapter 19, what is he tempted to do? (from Chapters XVIII through XX)

Turn Justus in to the Roman authorities.
Stay on with Thomas's mother for a while.
Return to Capernaum.
Follow them and reassure Justus.
12)

How did Miriam obtain her freedom? (from Chapters XI through XIII)

It was a gift.
By singing for it.
She paid for it.
By pretending she is happy.
13)

Why are still stains on the robe Marcellus brings to Benjamin to fix? (from Chapters VIII through X)

Benjamin refuses to remove them.
They will not come out.
They are not stains; they are flaws in the fabric.
Marcellus orders Benjamin not to try to wash the robe.
14)

What does Demetrius tell the emperor when asked what his favorite weapon is? (from Chapters XVIII through XX)

The truth.
His fists.
A broadsword.
A dagger.
15)

What happens to Marcellus when finds the robe in Demetrius's chamber and touches it? (from Chapters VIII through X)

His intentions to sell Demetrius become stronger.
He continues to search for his knives.
He falls into an even deeper depression.
He becomes relieved and is no longer afraid.
16)

Why does Demetrius get into a brawl with a Syrian slave while he is in jail? (from Chapters XIV through XVII)

The slave does not give him water to quench his thirst.
He does not like the looks of the slave.
In order to attempt an escape.
The slave slaps him for speaking up.
17)

What does Tiberius tell Marcellus he must choose between? (from Chapters XVIII through XX)

Diana or Jesus.
LIfe or death.
Demetrius or the robe.
His father or his sister.
18)

Who, by rumor, will be taking over the Fort at Capernaum? (from Chapters XIV through XVII)

Caiaphus.
Herod.
Paulus.
Pilate.
19)

What does Marcellus tell Kaeso he is lacking? (from Chapters XXI through XXV)

A scrivener.
Contentment.
Riches.
Faith.
20)

Why does Demetrius leave Kaeso's home in Arpino to go to Rome, leaving Diana behind? (from Chapters XXI through XXV)

To murder Caligula.
To find Marcellus.
To avenge Stephanos's death.
To build a life as a free man.
21)

Who guides Marcellus into the provinces north of Jerusalem, ostensibly to purchase homespun? (from Chapters XI through XIII)

Judas.
Matthias.
Stephanos.
Barsabas.
22)

Who surprises Marcellus with a visit in Chapter 16? (from Chapters XIV through XVII)

Demetrius.
Lucia.
Benjamin.
Diana.
23)

How does Marcellus react to seeing and hearing Miriam sing? (from Chapters XI through XIII)

He leaves before she sings.
He stares at the crowd, not understanding their joy.
He is brought to tears.
He is bored.
24)

On the night Jesus is on trial, what does his disciple Simon do that makes him sick with remorse? (from Chapters XIV through XVII)

He disbelieves in Jesus's miracles.
He does not fight off the Roman soldiers.
He denies knowing Jesus.
He turns Jesus in to the authorities.
25)

What does Demetrius show to Marcellus, hoping to cure his depression? (from Chapters VIII through X)

The robe.
His mother's ring.
A statue he has sculpted of Marcellus.
A drawing of Diana.
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