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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. When Barabbas is eavesdropping on the two men in Jerusalem, what causes him to lean closer to the men?
(a) They mention Barabbas's name.
(b) They whisper about the Roman guards.
(c) They point to the hare-lipped girl.
(d) They mention the darkness that covered Golgotha.

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

3. What event does Barabbas accuse the red-bearded man of falsifying?
(a) The miracles.
(b) The earthquake.
(c) The darkness that covered the hill.
(d) The resurrection.

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

5. What does Barabbas ask the girl he meets in Jerusalem?
(a) Where she has been.
(b) If she saw the darkness.
(c) If she has received news from Gilgal.
(d) Where the child is.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Barabbas spend his first night after arriving in Jerusalem?

2. Where was Barabbas when the man on the cross was arrested?

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

4. At the end of the evening, who is left with the Fat Woman?

5. How does the fat woman feel about Barabbas?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Barabbas leave the red-beaded man?

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

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

5. What happens during the Christians' meeting in the low-vaulted room?

6. Describe the hare-lipped girl.

7. Describe the man that Barabbas meets who was resurrected from the dead.

8. What does the red-bearded man confess to Barabbas?

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

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

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