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

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

3. Why does the red-beaded man feel guilty?
(a) He betrayed his Master to the Roman soldiers.
(b) He betrayed his Master by denying him.
(c) He lied to Barabbas.
(d) He stole money from the disciples.

4. How does Barabbas react to the physical appearance of the believer he meets in the village on the mountain?
(a) He is repulsed.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is surprised.
(d) He is curious, yet cautious.

5. When does the red-bearded man believe that the Master will return?
(a) Never.
(b) On the third day.
(c) At the end of time.
(d) The next day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Barabbas feel that he cannot be forgiven for his sins?

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

3. Barabbas overhears two men talking the day after the crucifixion; What does Barabbas think they are talking about?

4. What do the believers begin to call Barabbas after he returns from his visit to the village on the mountain?

5. What reaction does Barabbas have to the red-bearded man's claims about the crucified man?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the hare-lipped girl.

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

3. What does Barabbas notice about the people in Jerusalem the day after the crucifixion?

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

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

6. Describe Jesus as Barabbas sees him.

7. What does Barabbas spend most of his time doing in Jerusalem after the resurrection morning?

8. Describe Barabbas' appearance.

9. Why is Barabbas pleased that he did not see the resurrection?

10. Describe hare-lipped girl's actions and thoughts on the resurrection morning.

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