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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Barabbas feel that he cannot be forgiven for his sins?
(a) Because he doesn't believe in God.
(b) Because he doesn't believe in sin.
(c) Because he was born a thief and a murderer.
(d) Because he hasn't paid for them.

2. Why were the Jewish people given the opportunity to pardon one prisoner's death sentence?
(a) The Romans always pardoned one prisioner each month.
(b) It is a tradition during the Passover holiday.
(c) The priests paid the Romans for one prisioner each year.
(d) They were being rewarded by the Roman government.

3. What does Barabbas notice about the man carrying the cross as the man prepares to go up the hill?
(a) He has a halo of light about him.
(b) He seems calm.
(c) He looks at Barabbas.
(d) The crowd is pushing him along.

4. Why does Barabbas feel he has a stronger bond with Jesus than the Christians?
(a) Because Jesus was a loner, like himself.
(b) Because Barabbas sees Jesus for who he really is.
(c) Because Jesus literally died in his place on the cross.
(d) Because they share the same birthday.

5. Why does Barabbas feel uncomfortable with the group?
(a) He is not one of the group.
(b) They stare angrily at him.
(c) He wishes to steal, but cannot.
(d) He is the only man in the group.

6. At the end of the evening, who is left with the Fat Woman?
(a) The girl.
(b) Everyone stays the night.
(c) The other women.
(d) Barabbas

7. What does the hare-lipped girl believe will happen once the third day after the crucifixion has passed?
(a) The world will be destroyed.
(b) The Roman Empire will fall.
(c) The emperor will die.
(d) The sick will be healed and the hungry will be fed.

8. What observation does Barabbas make about the conviction of man on the cross?
(a) It's a shame that an innocent man had to die.
(b) The Romans are unfair.
(c) It's obvious that he is innocent of any crime.
(d) The Jews were screaming for his blood, so he must have been guilty.

9. To what does the fat woman attribute Barabbas's odd behavior after he returns from the village on the mountain?
(a) He has been posessed by the crucified man's spirit.
(b) He is lying.
(c) He has become insane like the man on the mountain.
(d) He trying to become a better man.

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

11. Why doesn't Barabbas believe that the man on the cross is the Messiah?
(a) Because the man didn't save himself.
(b) Because Barabbas dislikes the Jews.
(c) Because Barabbas knows he is guilty.
(d) Because Barabbas is too cynical.

12. Where does the hare-lipped girl live?
(a) At the Dung Gate.
(b) Near the temple.
(c) In the low-vaulted room.
(d) With the fat woman.

13. What does Barabbas share with the believer he meets in the village on the mountain?
(a) A secret.
(b) A walk.
(c) A meal.
(d) A drink.

14. What does Barabbas look like?
(a) Around 20 years old with a black beard, black hair, and a scar on his cheek.
(b) Around 30 years old with a reddish beard, black hair, and a scar on his cheek.
(c) Around 50 years old with a brown beard, black hair, and a scar on his cheek.
(d) Around 40 years old with a reddish beard, black hair, and a scar on his neck.

15. What does Barabbas give the girl he meets in Jerusalem?
(a) Most of his meal.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A letter.
(d) A kiss.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the hare-lipped girl believe will happen on the third day after the crucifixion?

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

3. What does the woman at the Fat Woman's house say about the man on the cross?

4. What does Barabbas notice about the woman he believes is the mother of the man on the cross?

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

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