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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 do the other slaves in the mill wear?

2. What does the band of thieves do when they realize that Barabbas is nowhere to be found?

3. What does Sahak show the one-eyed slave?

4. What is in the hare-lipped girl's tomb?

5. How does Barabbas act towards his former friends after he buries the hare-lipped girl?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Barabbas suffer for the man who died in his place?

2. What explanation does Sahak give the governor for the inscription on the back of his medallion?

3. Where might Barabbas might have been between the time that he left the thieves and when he was in the copper mines?

4. How do Sahak and Barabbas end up standing trial in front of the governor?

5. What is Eliahu's relationship to Barabbas?

6. How does the governor view Barabbas?

7. Describe Barabbas and Sahak's relationship above ground.

8. What happens to Sahak after he speaks to the governor?

9. What does Barabbas do after burying the hare-lipped girl?

10. What is Barabbas' reaction to Sahak's crucifixion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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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