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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 do Barabbas and the red-bearded man discuss?
(a) The unusual quiet of the marketplace.
(b) The odd weather.
(c) His relationship with the hare-lipped girl.
(d) The crucified man and his ministry.

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

3. Why doesn't Barabbas believe Jesus is the Son of God?
(a) He feels the son of God would not have allowed himself to die.
(b) He saw Jesus, and he looked like a man, not a god.
(c) He feels that God would not bother with unclean humanity.
(d) He does not believe in miracles.

4. What name does the passing group of men call Barabbas?
(a) Thief.
(b) Beggar.
(c) Reprobate.
(d) Murderer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Barabbas walks around town the day after the crucifixion, what does he notice?

2. As he lies on his sleeping mat, what conclusion does Barabbas come to about the things he saw on Golgotha?

3. What explanation did the red-bearded man give for Barabbas's interest in the crucified man?

4. What does Barabbas notice about the man carrying the cross as the man prepares to go up the hill?

5. What event does Barabbas deny seeing that the red-bearded man describes seeing on Golgotha.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the hare-lipped girl's meeting with Jesus.

3. Describe Jesus as Barabbas sees him.

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

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

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

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

8. What does the red-bearded man attribute to Barabbas's sudden interest in Jesus?

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

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

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