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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. When the book opens, where is Barabbas standing?

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

3. What do the men do after returning from their brief excursions?

4. What event causes the soldiers near the cross to jump to their feet and grab their weapons?

5. How did the believers react to the hare-lipped girl after the red-bearded man spoke to them?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Describe Jesus as Barabbas sees him.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the symbolism behind the slave medallion and the inscriptions found on both sides of Sahak's and Barabbas's medallions. Compare and contrast how the inscription on the back of each man's medallion affected his character. What did the medallion symbolize for Barabbas after Sahak's death?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

How does the promise of the resurrection affect the characters in the story? Compare and contrast Barabbas's and the hare-lipped girl's expectations and experiences surrounding Jesus' resurrection. How might their faith have affected their experiences?

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