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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 doesn't Barabbas believe that the man on the cross is the Messiah?

2. What event takes place in the low-vaulted room?

3. What observation does Barabbas make about the conviction of man on the cross?

4. Why does Barabbas feel uncomfortable with the group?

5. What does the hare-lipped girl believe will happen once the third day after the crucifixion has passed?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the hare-lipped girl.

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

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

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

6. To what does the fat woman attribute Barabbas's odd behavior?

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

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

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

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

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 reasons does the red-bearded man give for Jesus' crucifixion and why? What reasons does Barabbas give for Jesus' crucifixion and why? What events affect Barabbas's reasoning and why?

Essay Topic 3

What is the purpose of the Dung Gate area? Describe the society of people who live near the Dung Gate. What expectations do these people have for their lives? How does Jesus and the Christian philosophy affect the lives of this particular group of people?

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