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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What business keeps Barabbas in Jerusalem?
(a) None.
(b) He steals from the Christians.
(c) He works at the temple.
(d) He joins the potter.

2. What explanation did the the red-bearded man give for the crucifixion?
(a) The Jewish people are fickle.
(b) The Master had to suffer and die for them.
(c) The Pharisees are trying to destroy the Christians.
(d) The Romans are out to destroy Israel.

3. 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 emperor will die.
(c) The Roman Empire will fall.
(d) The sick will be healed and the hungry will be fed.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Barabbas returns to the believers after his visit to the village on the mountain, what does he tell the believers?

3. Why does Barabbas feel he has a stronger bond with Jesus than the Christians?

4. What does the red-bearded man do when he discovers that Barabbas has been eavesdropping?

5. How do the Christians react to Barabbas' presence?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Barabbas give the hare-lipped girl at the fat woman's house?

2. To what do the characters at the fat woman's house attribute the halo Barabbas describes seeing?

3. What statement does the fat woman make that offends the hare-lipped girl?

4. How do the characters react when the hill goes dark?

5. What does the red-bearded man claim is the point of the crucifixion?

6. Describe the residents who live near the Dung Gate.

7. Describe Barabbas' actions and thoughts on the resurrection morning.

8. What does Barabbas tell the Christian when questioned about his visit to the resurrected man?

9. Describe Barabbas' appearance.

10. Why doesn't Barabbas believe that Jesus could be the Son of God?

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