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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. Describe the set at the beginning of the first scene.

2. How does Jesus reply to these two men?

3. Why is there a racial mixture in the rock opera?

4. With what does he sleep?

5. Who follows the disciples?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Judas think about the money spent on oil to anoint Jesus' feet and hair? What is Jesus' reply?

2. What is the Bible verse that is read?

3. What does Judas think of Mary Magdalene? Why does he feel this way?

4. Who does Judas blame for his actions?

5. To where is Jesus taken? Describe this setting.

6. What does Simon want to do with Jesus' 50,000 followers?

7. What does Judas say to Jesus?

8. How is Jesus' crucifixion viewed?

9. How does Judas act in front of the council?

10. How does the scene end?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Act 1, Scene 13, the council members and Judas are all in black.

Part 1) Why are they all in black? What does it symbolize? What does this reveal about Judas?

Part 2) What takes place in this scene? Could Judas' actions have been prevented? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Judas cares only about himself.

Part 1) Why is he selfish? Is he only portrayed as being selfish? Why or why not?

Part 2) To what does this selfishness lead? Why?

Part 3) How can the audience relate to this character? How have the playwrights created this character's personality to be more easily understood by the audience?

Essay Topic 3

Judas kisses Jesus on the cheek.

Part 1) Why does Judas do this? How does this enhance and worsen Judas' betrayal?

Part 2) How does Jesus react to this kiss? Why does he react this way?

Part 3) How might Judas feel while giving this kiss? Why?

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