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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. How does Barabbas react to the comments that the passing group of men make towards him and the red-beaded man?
(a) He hits the leader of the group.
(b) He walks away without looking back.
(c) He pulls out a knife.
(d) He argues angrily with the men.

2. How well does Barabbas sleep during his first night after arriving in Jerusalem?
(a) He is unable to sleep.
(b) He immediately falls into a drunken slumber.
(c) He sleeps for an hour, then suddenly awakes.
(d) He tosses and turns before eventually falling asleep.

3. What did Jesus tell the hare-lipped girl she would do?
(a) Become whole.
(b) Become famous.
(c) Tell the Pharisees about him.
(d) Bear witness for him.

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

5. Where does the hare-lipped girl live?
(a) With the fat woman.
(b) At the Dung Gate.
(c) In the low-vaulted room.
(d) Near the temple.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Barabbas look like?

3. What does Barabbas think has happened to Jesus' body?

4. Whom does Barabbas continue to seek out while he stays in Jerusalem?

5. What do Barabbas and the red-bearded man discuss?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the fat woman react to Barabbas staying in Jerusalem?

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

4. Describe Barabbas' appearance.

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

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

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

8. Describe what the characters do at the fat woman's house.

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

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

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