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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. Where has Barabbas been before he becomes a slave in a Roman governor's house?

2. Whom does Sahak credit for their release?

3. Why are Barabbas and Sahak called to the Roman governor's palace?

4. What does the overseer do when he sees Sahak and Barabbas kneeling in prayer?

5. Why does the one-eyed slave wear a wooden frame around his neck?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the hare-lipped girl's burial.

2. Describe the one-eyed man.

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

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

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

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

7. After his initial whipping, what does Barabbas do while Sahak prays?

8. What heresy does the blind man accuse the hare-lipped girl of spreading?

9. What about Barabbas amazes Sahak?

10. To what do the thieves attribute Barabbas's odd behavior?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the themes of monotheism (the worship of one God) and polytheism (the worship of multiple gods) affect the characters in the novel? What implications does the introduction of monotheism have for the Romans? What implications would the introduction of polytheism have for the Jews and Christians? Why might Barabbas have chosen to search for faith in both theologies?

Essay Topic 2

What is Barabbas's reaction to the physical appearance of the resurrected man and what conclusion does he come to about the value of the resurrection? How does Barabbas surprise the resurrected man and what does this indicate about Barabbas' character? How does Barabbas's visit with the resurrected man affect his character?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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