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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. What does Mary sing as Jesus is sleeping on a mat on the floor?

3. Why do the people in his dream act this way?

4. Where does Simon climb?

5. How does the audience find Judas?

Short Essay Questions

1. What takes place after Jesus enters?

2. How does Jesus reply when Caiaphas and Annas appear on the second level and ask him to disperse the crowd?

3. How does the scene end?

4. What is the music being played?

5. What happens after Jesus speaks to God?

6. Describe the characters who enter this scene.

7. What does Jesus think about the rebellion plans?

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

9. What does Judas believe Jesus should have done?

10. What takes place between Jesus and God in the Garden of Gethsemane?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The issue presented is what is meant by the Kingdom of God.

Part 1) Of what kingdom do the people believe Jesus speaks? Why do they believe this?

Part 2) Of what kingdom does Jesus speak? How does this compare to what the people believe?

Part 3) To what conclusion to this issue do Webber, Rice, and their musical come? Do you agree with their interpretation? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Pontius Pilate wants to help Jesus.

Part 1) Why does he want to help Jesus? Is he able to? Why or why not?

Part 2) Should Pilate feel guilty about Jesus' death? Why or why not?

Part 3) If you were Pilate, what would you have done? Why?

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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