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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 does Jesus remind the disciples?

2. How is Jesus allowed to be seen?

3. Where does Judas exit and run?

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

5. About what is Judas concerned?

Short Essay Questions

1. What appears in front of Judas? What does Judas do with this?

2. What does Judas try to do while he is here?

3. What takes place after Jesus enters?

4. What does Mary Magdalene ask Peter? What is his response?

5. What takes place during the beginning of this scene?

6. With what is Judas concerned?

7. How is Jesus' crucifixion viewed?

8. What is Judas doing? What is Mary Magdalene doing? Describe Jesus.

9. What is happening to Jesus during this scene?

10. With whom has Judas returned?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The stage production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is an updated version of the Biblical story.

Part 1) Why has this story been updated? Was this necessary? Why or why not?

Part 2) What message does this updated version send, besides the known story?

Part 3) How could audiences of the 1960s and 1970s relate to this story? Is it still relevant today? Why or why not? Would you suggest another updating? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Jesus presides at what is called the "Last Supper."

Part 1) What takes place at this last supper? What are your thoughts on this last supper?

Part 2) Compare Jesus' character at this point to the disciples.

Part 3) How dose this event lead to Jesus' subsequent and inevitable death?

Essay Topic 3

Males are selected as disciples.

Part 1) Why are males selected? Do women serve any purpose for Jesus? If so, what? If not, why not?

Part 2) What does this reveal about society at the time?

Part 3) Are these men special? Why or why not?

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