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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What business keeps Barabbas in Jerusalem?

3. What did the hare-lipped girl not ask Jesus to do for her?

4. Which follower of Jesus is Barabbas invited to meet?

5. What does the believer that Barabbas meets in the village on the mountain tell him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Jesus as Barabbas sees him.

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What do Barabbas and the characters at the fat woman's house discuss?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Sahak's attitude affect his character and other characters in the novel? What events and experiences appear to affect Sahak's attitude? What role does Sahak play in Barabbas's life and how does absence affect Barabbas's character?

Essay Topic 2

What might be Barabbas's motivation for returning to the band of thieves? Compare and contrast the roles Barabbas plays within the band of thieves both before and after Jesus' crucifixion. What events and experiences influenced any change he might have experienced and why?

Essay Topic 3

What forgiveness is the red-bearded man seeking? Is Barabbas seeking any form of forgiveness? If so, from what and why? Discuss how each man's experiences with Jesus and religious groups has affected his view of forgiveness.

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