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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 42 through 63.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Barabbas think has happened to Jesus' body?
(a) The Roman soldiers removed his body the night before.
(b) The body was never actually in the tomb.
(c) Jesus has risen from the dead.
(d) Jesus' followers have taken the body away in the night.

2. What did the hare-lipped girl see at the tomb?
(a) An angel.
(b) The red-bearded man.
(c) Barabbas.
(d) Two Roman soldiers.

3. Towards the end of his conversation with Barabbas, what does the passing group of men tell the red-beaded man?
(a) Barabbas was the one that was supposed to die on Golgotha.
(b) The Roman soldiers were on their way.
(c) The Master had risen from the dead.
(d) The Pharisees were coming.

4. What event takes place in the low-vaulted room?
(a) An execution.
(b) A prayer meeting.
(c) A large, boisterous party.
(d) A trial.

5. What event does Barabbas deny seeing that the red-bearded man describes seeing on Golgotha.
(a) The halo around Jesus.
(b) The grieving mother.
(c) The darkness that covered the hill.
(d) The frightened soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When the book opens, where is Barabbas standing?

3. What does Barabbas note about the thief who was executed next to the man on the cross?

4. Why does Barabbas feel uncomfortable with the group?

5. How did the believers react to the hare-lipped girl after the red-bearded man spoke to them?

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