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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the fat woman feel about Barabbas?
(a) She does not care for him and wishes he would go away.
(b) She claims to not care for him, but really loves him.
(c) She likes him when he pays for her services.
(d) She is angry with him for walking with the hare-lipped girl.

2. Which follower of Jesus is Barabbas invited to meet?
(a) The apostle Paul.
(b) A man whom Jesus raised from the dead.
(c) Mary, the mother of Jesus.
(d) Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus.

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

4. How do the Christians react to Barabbas' presence?
(a) They angrily cast him out of the assembly.
(b) They cheerfully weclome him into their homes.
(c) They are uncomfortable around him.
(d) They appear indifferent to his presence.

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

6. How does Barabbas refer to the girl he meets in Jerusalem?
(a) The girl with the hare-lip.
(b) The girl in Jerusalem.
(c) The girl.
(d) The girl of his dream.

7. What did the hare-lipped girl not ask Jesus to do for her?
(a) Make Barabbas love her.
(b) Heal her deformed lip.
(c) Make her wealthy.
(d) Feed her.

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

9. How does Barabbas expect the Christians to react to his presence?
(a) Upset with his past.
(b) Angry with his betrayal.
(c) Surprised at his daring.
(d) Pleased to have a potential convert.

10. Who greets Barabbas and the girl as they walk down the streets of Jerusalem?
(a) His mother.
(b) His friends.
(c) The child.
(d) His father.

11. How does the believer describe the "realm of the dead"?
(a) A path of light.
(b) A beautiful meadow.
(c) Just like home, only cleaner and better.
(d) As nothing.

12. What warning does the red-beaded man give the believers?
(a) The blind man is a Roman spy.
(b) The Romans demand bribes.
(c) Barabbas is a Roman spy.
(d) They might soon be persecuted.

13. As Barabbas walks around town the day after the crucifixion, what does he notice?
(a) The market is unusually quiet.
(b) Some people are staring at him.
(c) The hare-lipped girl.
(d) The sun is dimmer.

14. 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 is too cynical.
(d) Because Barabbas knows he is guilty.

15. What comment does the fat woman make that offends the girl Barabbas meets in Jerusalem?
(a) It doesn't matter who was crucified, as long as Barabbas was saved.
(b) The Jews made the right decision to set Barabbas free.
(c) The Romans made the right decision to set Barabbas free.
(d) Barabbas should have been crucified.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event takes place in the low-vaulted room?

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

3. After leaving the tomb, whom does Barabbas question about Christian doctrine?

4. What did the hare-lipped girl see at the tomb?

5. During his first night after arriving in Jerusalem, what does Barabbas think about as he lies on his sleeping mat?

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