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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 22 through 41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Barabbas overhears two men talking the day after the crucifixion; What does Barabbas think they are talking about?
(a) The hare-lipped girl.
(b) The quiet marketplace.
(c) The crucified man.
(d) The dim sunlight.

2. What does Barabbas notice about the woman he believes is the mother of the man on the cross?
(a) She seems unable to demonstrate the full depths of her grief.
(b) She cries and clings to a man who grieves for Jesus.
(c) She stares angrily at him.
(d) She looks older than her years.

3. What explanation did the red-bearded man give for Barabbas's interest in the crucified man?
(a) The crucified man had called Barabbas to follow him.
(b) Barabbas is seeking a father figure.
(c) Barabbas is reacting out of guilt.
(d) Barabbas needs a spiritual leader.

4. How does the girl that Barabbas meets in Jerusalem appear?
(a) She is well dressed and well fed.
(b) She is dressed in rags and is obviously hungry.
(c) She seems tired and worn out.
(d) She is dressed like a whore.

5. Why does Barabbas choose to attend the crucifixion?
(a) He is swept along with the crowd.
(b) He feels a strange power prompting him to attend the crucifixion.
(c) He wants to see the man who took his place.
(d) His friends encourage him to go.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the hare-lipped girl not ask Jesus to do for her?

2. What explanation did the the red-bearded man give for the crucifixion?

3. What event does Barabbas accuse the red-bearded man of falsifying?

4. What does Barabbas look like?

5. Why does the red-beaded man feel guilty?

(see the answer key)

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