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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. What does Barabbas notice about the tomb when the sun rises?

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

3. How does the fat woman feel about Barabbas?

4. What did Barabbas find in the low-vaulted room?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Barabbas tell the Christian when questioned about his visit to the resurrected man?

10. Describe Barabbas' appearance.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

What type of reception does Barabbas receive from the Christians in Jerusalem? What is the reason for that reception? Why might Barabbas continue to seek out the Christians? What is the result of his persistence?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship between Barabbas and the fat woman. Compare and contrast their relationship with Barabbas' relationship with the hare-lipped girl. What events and elements affect each relationship? How do the two woman affect Barabbas' character development?

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