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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Prodigal Son.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Johnson say in the poem 'The Prodigal Son,' the road away from one's father lead?
(a) To heaven's gates.
(b) To freedom.
(c) Back home.
(d) To the gates of hell.

2. Why does preacher say Jesus did not name the man or his sons in 'The Prodigal Son' ?
(a) Because no one is named in the bible.
(b) Jesus does name the man and his sons.
(c) Because the man and his sons are not important.
(d) Because they represent God and all of humankind.

3. What grows in stanza seven of 'The Creation'?
(a) Apples.
(b) Grass, flowers and trees.
(c) Man and woman.
(d) Corn, tomatoes and grapes.

4. How does the father respond to his son's request in 'The Prodigal Son.'.
(a) He helps divide the cattle.
(b) He begs him not to.
(c) He sings his praises.
(d) He hugs him.

5. In 'The Prodigal Son,' what work did the boy do at his father's home?
(a) Field work.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Cattle herding.
(d) Hunting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tool does the speaker in 'Listen, Lord' say the preachers words should be similar to?

2. How does the speaker describe the congregation in 'Listen, Lord'?

3. In 'Listen, Lord,' what emotional position is the speaker in during the first stanza?

4. Which biblical story is 'The Prodigal Son' based on?

5. What is the boy's new life like in 'The Prodigal Son' ?

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